The Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost). Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”, “The Institute” or “Institute”) is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. Georgia Tech has instructional sites in Metz, France, and Savannah, Georgia, and has facilitated research collaborations across the globe. The Institute serves more than 50,000 students through top ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. It has been the nation’s fastest-growing public university over the past decade and is the largest in the state. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted $1.37 billion in research awards in academic year 2024 in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to biomedical technology, energy, neuroscience, national security, semiconductors, and sustainability.
Georgia Tech is home to seven colleges that include the College of Engineering, College of Computing, Scheller College of Business, College of Sciences, College of Design, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Lifetime Learning. Georgia Tech’s world-renowned faculty are not only pioneers in research and innovation but also dedicated educators who bring their expertise into the classroom, fostering a rigorous and engaging learning environment that prepares students to lead and excel in the evolving world. As of 2025, 49 faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, five to the National Academy of Sciences, and more than 100 as Fellows of the American Association for Advancement of Science.
Georgia Tech is nationally and globally recognized for academic excellence across disciplines. U.S. News & World Report ranks it No. 4 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs; each of ten undergraduate engineering programs are in the top 4 (to include No. 1 ISyE and CEE, and No. 2 AE, ME, and BME), and each of eleven graduate programs is in the top 10. The Scheller College of Business ranks No. 18 for undergraduate programs, with standout areas like analytics (No. 3) and management information systems (No. 4). Computer Science ranks No. 7 nationally and is highly placed in global rankings, while programs in statistics, operational research, and urban planning also earn top national and international recognition. Georgia Tech is also ranked No. 2 in the Most Innovative Schools category by U.S. News & World Report for programs such as the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP), which received the 2025 Regents’ Award for Excellence in High-Impact Practices and Experiential Learning, and CREATE-X, an initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence in students and empower them to launch successful startups. The Institute’s Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program is the largest voluntary co-op program in the United States, offering students a unique opportunity to integrate academic studies with real-world work experience. Georgia Tech continues to garner recognition as a top-value institution. In the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List, Tech was named No. 1 in Best Value Colleges (Public Schools) and Best Value Colleges without aid (Public Schools).
As a direct report to President Ángel Cabrera, and in close partnership with the Executive Vice President for Research and the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Provost serves as the chief academic officer for the Institute and oversees the budgets of all academic units including the colleges, the library, enrollment management and professional education. The Provost also oversees academic policy and priorities, establishes standards for the quality of the student body, and maintains educational excellence. Additionally, they have oversight responsibility for the recruiting, hiring, retention, and performance of top-quality faculty and academic administrators who excel in both education and research and for the Institute’s promotion and tenure process.
Georgia Tech is entering a transformative phase as it advances the second half of its ambitious decade-long strategic plan, guided by four “Big Bets” that are driving the Institute’s commitment to growth with a focus on student outcomes, research growth, innovation, and lifelong learning. The next Provost will play a pivotal role in realizing this vision by championing academic excellence, growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global impact. Key priorities include expanding a world-class faculty, supporting student success, and aligning academic affairs with the Institute’s strategic goals. The Provost will also lead efforts to expand Georgia Tech’s research enterprise, foster inclusive partnerships, strengthen academic infrastructure, and enhance operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and public-private collaboration, the Provost will help position Georgia Tech as a national and global leader in higher education.
A terminal degree in an appropriate discipline represented within the Institute is required as is an appreciation and experience at the interface between liberal arts and science and technology. Significant experience in academic leadership within higher education is required. The next Provost must be deeply committed to collaboration and the promotion and development of education and research programs that improve the human condition through advanced science and technology.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting Georgia Tech in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 8, 2025. Before formal appointment, the selected candidate will have to submit three letters of reference and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to:
Suzanne Teer, Jessica Herrington, and Cathryn Davis
[email protected]
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
