Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout), Wisconsin’s polytechnic university, invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications from accomplished and visionary leaders for the position of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Provost).

As the senior academic officer, the Provost will collaborate with engaged faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders to advance strategic institutional and divisional priorities aligned with the university’s polytechnic identity; work with internal and external stakeholders to create innovative academic initiatives and solutions to address emerging regional and state needs; model forward-thinking and entrepreneurial action that demonstrates the responsiveness and relevance of a polytechnic university; and promote strong communication and collaboration across the division and University. They will ensure the pursuit of academic excellence through oversight of undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning; academic and co-curricular programming aligned with career placement; research and sponsored programs; faculty development, promotion, and tenure; youth programming and alternative credit and non-credit educational pathways; and innovative and future-focused academic initiatives.

UW-Stout offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. The Institution is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence and is the first and only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award. We are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. To apply for this role please submit materials directly through the Talent Profile .  Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. For best consideration, materials should be submitted by November 28, 2025 This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Wisconsin. Salary is commensurate with experience and offers a generous benefits package. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to :

Tom Fitch, Managing Director

Beth McCarthy, Senior Associate

UWStoutProvost@dsgco.com

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.