Provost and Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs

Position: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Current Employees:
If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:

Provost

Job Duties:

The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer responsible for leading both the academic programs of the university and academic personnel. The Provost and Vice Chancellor reports directly to the Chancellor, is the second ranking officer at the university, and acts for the Chancellor when necessary. The administrative units directly reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor are the College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Letters and Science, College of Natural Resources, College of Professional Studies, and University College.

The Provost and Vice Chancellor is responsible for the development and administration of the budget for the Office of Academic Affairs and for all of its units.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Chancellor’s Office

Required Qualifications:

Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution.

Administrative leadership experience at the dean level or higher.

Successful record of academic leadership, including human resources management, and a demonstrable and clear grasp of budgetary planning.

Experience in the processes of comprehensive academic planning, accreditation, strategic planning, and assessment.

Excellent organizational and communication abilities and analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage a broad array of academic programs.

Demonstrated history of collaboration and transparency at all levels of the university community.

Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunity and welcoming people of various backgrounds.

Demonstrable ability to work collegially with varying constituencies in a shared governance environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Credentials that would qualify the candidate to be considered for tenure at the rank of professor at the time of appointment.

Strong record of successful scholarship, service, teaching, and mentoring.

Demonstrated ability facilitating faculty success and student learning.

History of expanding or facilitating the expansion of external support for faculty development/research.

Demonstrated ability managing or facilitating outreach education and extension activities.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 06/28/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to complete all applicant questions, including your job history before submitting your application

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources Email: human.resources

Phone:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual…