Chief Artificial Intelligence Strategist/Assistant, Associate, or full Professor - Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

TITLE

Chief Artificial Intelligence Strategist

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist serves as the academic leader focused on institution-wide AI strategy and implementation. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost with dotted line reporting to the Chancellor, this role is responsible for envisioning and executing initiatives that leverage AI to advance teaching, research, and administrative operations. The Strategist fosters collaboration across academic and administrative units, builds external partnerships, and ensures ethical, inclusive, and effective use of AI technologies across the university. Work is performed with minimal supervision. Performance is evaluated based on the effective operation of administrative functions, using the university's performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, with dotted line reporting to the Chancellor

Supervises: May supervise staff or faculty aligned with AI initiatives or special projects as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Leads university-wide strategic planning for AI adoption and innovation.

• Serves as a senior advisor to the Provost and Chancellor on matters involving AI technologies and institutional transformation.

• Develops and oversees AI-related academic initiatives, including curricular enhancements and faculty development programs.

• Coordinates cross-divisional efforts to identify and implement AI-driven improvements in administrative operations, student services, and academic support.

• Supports faculty in integrating AI into teaching, research, and scholarship.

• Develops external partnerships to expand TWU's AI-related capabilities and visibility.

• Advises on ethical, legal, and policy implications of AI applications in higher education.

• Represents TWU in national and state-level AI conversations and consortia.

• Leads efforts to assess the institutional impact of AI implementation and adapts strategies accordingly.

• Serves as a visible champion of responsible, equitable, and mission-aligned AI use.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Earned doctoral degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated leadership in AI applications within higher education or related industries.
• Experience building cross-functional collaborations and driving institutional innovation.
• Administrative leadership experience preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Deep knowledge of artificial intelligence and its applications in higher education.

• Ability to lead institution-wide strategic initiatives from concept to implementation.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Skill in managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and initiatives.

• Capacity to navigate the ethical, legal, and operational dimensions of AI adoption.

• Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee will be required to travel. The employee will be required to work evenings and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.