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Position Title:

Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs - Office of The Chancellor | Academic Affairs

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Provost

Job Duties:

The Office of the Chancellor at The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applicants for the position of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

This will be a full-time limited appointment serving at the pleasure of the Chancellor. To learn more about this type of appointment please see the UW System Administrative Policy 1251: Appointment Terms & Designation of Positions and the Personnel Rules.

Position Summary

The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer of the university and reports directly to the Chancellor. The Provost is a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and serves as the ranking university officer at the university in the Chancellor’s absence.

As the Chief Academic Officer, the Provost is supported by the Associate Provost, and has the following colleges, programs and offices as direct reports: College of Arts and Communication; College of Business and Economics; College of Education and Professional Studies; College of Integrated Studies; College of Letters and Sciences; School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education; Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning; and Global Education.

Responsibilities

The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for administering all academic programs in association with the Deans and other members of the Academic Affairs staff, as well as:

Ensuring and enhancing the quality of undergraduate and graduate education.

• Support optimization of student learning and student success through oversight of academic assessment initiatives, and monitor academic success in matriculation, retention, credits to degree, advising and graduation date.
• In collaboration with other campus partners, oversee and promote expansion of co-curricular learning opportunities (e.g., international programs, study abroad, internships and experiential learning, student organizations, and undergraduate research).
• Monitor and promote student success, leading innovative programs and supports to close equity gaps in student success and progression metrics.
• Collaborate with other institutional divisions (e.g., Student Affairs) in ways that expand opportunities, advance student learning, and promote student success.
• Monitor and promote student success in special student populations, including remedial and honors programming.
• Promote innovative programs that support the closing of equity gaps in student success and progression metrics.
• Oversee the recruitment, retention and graduation of students.

Strategic planning, acquiring, and allocating resources in fulfilling measurable outcomes, goals and accomplishments aligned with the university’s mission and core values.

• Participate in enrollment management decisions.
• Manage divisional staffing plans and allocations, budget development, incremental and base budget increases and reductions, as well as compensation considerations.
• Prepare and submit accountability and accreditation information as necessary.
• Manage cooperative, articulation and inter-institutional agreements relevant to academic programs.
• Supervise requests for and disbursement of special funding opportunities made available by UW System (e.g., faculty and staff development, laboratory/classroom modernization, etc.), as well as institution-initiated application of special courses and technology fees.
• Provide leadership to the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee (SPBC).

Planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating academic programs assuring academic integrity and quality.

• Manage review of instructional and non-instructional programs that support the academic mission of the university.
• Manage the array of academic programs, including the planning and approval of new programs while updating the existing program array to meet the University mission, strategic plan, and financial plan.

Overseeing the appointment, review, and professional development of faculty and staff.

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and reappointment of faculty and academic staff.
• Make recommendations to the Chancellor regarding faculty reappointment, promotion and tenure decisions of faculty as well as the renewal and promotion of academic instructional staff.
• Work with the Faculty Senate, Academic Staff Assembly, and other appropriate groups in interpreting policy and resolving complaints, grievances, appeals and litigations relevant to State of Wisconsin statutes, UW System policies, and faculty and academic staff personnel rules.
• Promote instructional improvement and scholarly/creative achievement among faculty and staff through on-campus programming and participation in UW System faculty and staff development opportunities.
• Oversee awarding of sabbaticals, fellowships, faculty and academic staff development grants, and other intramural grant opportunities.
• Promote faculty and staff excellence through management of campus-wide awards relevant to instruction, scholarly/creative achievement, service, and academic advising.
• Oversee new staff orientation and development of administrative skills of faculty and staff where relevant (e.g., department chair development).
• Review staff who are in direct reporting relationships to the Provost.
• Supporting the institution’s diversity and inclusion initiatives

Representing the institution within the UW System and before agencies and constituencies outside the System.

• Serve as the Chancellor’s representative at UW System meetings and external events as necessary.
• Correspond with UW System and other external agencies as necessary in all responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Office of the Chancellor

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will hold a terminal degree and have demonstrated experience as a teacher/scholar qualifying the candidate for tenure and appointment at the rank of full professor.

Applicants should also provide evidence of:

• Academic and institutional leadership, including the ability to passionately promote a campus vision while managing hands-on details.
• Experience with complex budgets, and the ability to (re)align resources to accomplish strategic outcomes.
• Expanding the academic reach of an institution through innovative and effective programming and regional engagement and outreach.
• A commitment to shared governance, academic assessment, and advancement in strategic initiatives.
• A history of promoting excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative achievement and service, including experience with the tenure, promotion and professional development of faculty and academic staff.
• Promoting and building upon the distinctive character of the institution’s student-centered learning environment by staying connected to students and working with Whitewater Student Government.
• An understanding of the role of admissions, and recruitment and retention programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, attitudes, and collaborative tendencies in working effectively with constituencies on and off-campus.
• An understanding of current and future challenges and opportunities facing regional comprehensive universities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Erica Johnson

johnsoem@uww.edu

262-472-1051

To Ensure Consideration:

Complete applications received by February 2nd, 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 phone and/or online screening interviews and/or on campus interviews.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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