Provost

Overview

University of Delaware, the State's flagship public research university and a distinguished Land, Sea, and Space Grant institution, seeks a principled, visible, and forward‑looking academic leader to serve as provost. This is a rare opportunity to shape the academic future of a research‑intensive university at a moment of renewed momentum, institutional clarity, and leadership transition.

UD enrolls more than 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and is home to a deeply engaged community of faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, service, and public impact. Recognized as a Carnegie R1 institution with very high research activity, UD combines national research stature with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, faculty governance, and student success. With campuses and programs spanning the State of Delaware and strong connections to government, industry, and community partners, the University plays an outsized role in the educational, economic, and civic life of the state.

• Lead undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral education.
• Direct research and scholarly activity across disciplines.
• Oversee faculty affairs and development.
• Guide libraries and academic support units.
• Coordinate global and experiential learning initiatives.
• Build partnerships that advance the University’s public mission.
• Manage enrollment strategy.

The provost will be central to sustaining and strengthening UD’s academic quality, research momentum, and student outcomes while navigating a dynamic higher education landscape shaped by fiscal pressures, evolving student needs, technological transformation, and heightened public scrutiny.

• Intellectual gravitas and operational finesse.
• Deeply relational leadership style: visible, forthright, and engaged across the campus community.
• Strong commitment to shared governance.
• Clear and effective communication and follow‑through.
• Support for the full breadth of UD’s academic disciplines, including the arts and humanities, the natural and social sciences, and professional fields.
• Ability to foster a culture of trust, innovation, and collective responsibility.
• Excitement about the distinctive opportunity to lead at the University of Delaware and a commitment to partnering with its community to advance a bold, inclusive, and sustainable academic future.

Search led by Robin Mamlet, Sandra Chu, and Tyler Workman of Witt Kieffer. Nominations and inquiries may be directed to Sandra Chu at  and Tyler Workman at  To receive the fullest consideration, candidate materials should be submitted through the Witt Kieffer Candidate Portal by August 10, 2026. Applicants should submit, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in the profile available here.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University’s Notice of Non‑Discrimination can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..