President

PRESIDENTIAL POSITION PROFILE

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Wyoming’s flagship and land-grant Carnegie R1 university seeks a dynamic leader to lead the institution on a continued trajectory of growth and improvement, drawing upon the state and university’s proud history and culture of innovation to provide world-class education, research and service for Wyoming, the nation and the world.

VISION

Use our unique strengths to make Wyoming and the world a better place.

MISSION

As Wyoming’s university, we unlock the extraordinary in every person through education, research, innovation, engagement, and service.

WE VALUE

• Access to an affordable, high-quality education.
• Real-world education where students learn by doing.
• A welcoming and supportive learning community fostered by integrity, inclusivity, freedom of expression, and respect.
• The growth, health, and leadership capacity of all members of the university community.
• Wyoming’s wild and working lands as an asset to be utilized, understood, stewarded, and treasured.
• Our partnership and engagement with Wyoming communities in the creation and exchange of knowledge and resources.
• Our role as a catalyst for innovation and economic vitality.

UW AT A GLANCE

IN AND AROUND LARAMIE

POSITION PROFILE

The president of the University of Wyoming (UW) reports directly to the UW Board of Trustees, whose twelve voting members are appointed by the Governor. The president is responsible to the board for effective leadership, efficient management and communication, and works with other campus leaders to affect these outcomes.

The Board is seeking outstanding candidates who demonstrate :

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

The Presidential Search Committee invites confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (letter of interest, resume / CV and contact information for at least five professional references) to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University of Wyoming. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to February 16, 2026 to :

Laurie C. Wilder, President

Porsha L. Williams, Vice President

Parker Executive Search

Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

770-804-1996 ext. 117

lwilder@parkersearch.com | pwilliams@parkersearch.com

The University is committed to equal opportunity for all persons in all facets of the University’s operations and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University   will provide all applicants for admissions, employment and all University employees with equal opportunity without regard to race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability,  age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, or any other applicable protected category or participation in any protected activity. The University ensures non-discriminatory practices in all matters relating to its education programs and activities and extends the same nondiscriminatory practices to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, and all other terms and conditions of employment.