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Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

UW-River Falls a regional comprehensive within the prestigious Universities of Wisconsin seeks a talented and visionary leader to serve as the next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Provost and Vice Chancellor is the senior academic officer of the University and oversees three colleges: Arts and Sciences; Education Business and Allied Health; and Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences. This position directs all undergraduate and graduate curricular programs; the hiring development and evaluation of faculty and instructional staff; academic support programs and services; International Education; the Chalmer Davee Library; and Grants and Research.

Other responsibilities of the position include working closely with the Provosts Council; planning and managing budgets; conducting program reviews; assessing programs; implementing and monitoring UW policies and mandates; facilitating monitoring and approving externally funded research programs; facilitating faculty development activities; and providing oversight for student course evaluation for each academic program. The Provost and Vice Chancellor reports directly to the Chancellor and serves as the campus representative in the Chancellors absence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the senior academic officer of UW-River Falls a close-knit regional public comprehensive university dedicated to student-centered learning and academic excellence situated in a scenic community just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area. Reporting directly to the Chancellor the Provost and Vice Chancellor serves as chief executive officer in the Chancellors absence and is a key representative of the universitys academic interests both internally and externally. This role requires participation in regular meetings with peers from the 13 Universities of Wisconsin institutions as well as active engagement with the UW Board of Regents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Provost and Vice Chancellor articulates a clear vision for faculty and program development that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of UW-River Falls. This position plays a critical role in institutional strategic planning recommending the allocation of academic resources and providing direction for budget development. Key responsibilities include supervising all academic programs policies curriculum and services; making recommendations to the Chancellor on all academic personnel actions (appointments renewal tenure promotion and salary); monitoring policies and procedures for faculty and academic staff evaluation; and facilitating faculty development activities that support the creation of effective learning environments. The Provost and Vice Chancellor also facilitate and approve externally funded research programs ensures implementation of UW policies and mandates and serves on or is represented on committees of the Faculty Senate and the administration.

Shared Governance

The concept of shared governance is a long tradition at UW-River Falls and within the Universities of Wisconsin. Four major governance groups participate in university decision-making: Faculty Senate Academic Staff Council University Staff Senate and Student Government Association. The Provost and Vice Chancellor is expected to collaborate with these governance groups as appropriate.

The following individuals report to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs:

• Dean College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences

• Dean College of Arts and Sciences

• Dean College of Education Business and Allied Health

• Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies

• Director Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

• Director Chalmer Davee Library

• Director International Education

• Manager Grants and Research

• Executive Assistant

Key Job Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching scholarship and service with broad knowledge experience and understanding of higher education including trends in curriculum programs technology and high impact practices such as undergraduate research international education and active learning.

• Collaborative and visionary leader with significant senior-level leadership experience who can analyze complex problems and make thoughtful decisive data-driven decisions.

• Demonstrated financial management skills in higher education necessary to ensure limited resources are efficiently and effectively allocated in a manner to achieve strategic objectives.

• Strong communicator who seeks to work with diverse people and groups; can articulate complex or sensitive information with inclusiveness candor and transparency; and has a willingness to listen and work towards creative solutions.

• Positive and energetic mindset which finds opportunities and is capable of empowering and inspiring others with a demeanor that inspires trust and confidence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned Doctorate degree from an accredited university.

• A record of intellectual leadership as well as teaching and scholarly accomplishments sufficient to warrant a tenured appointment in an academic unit at the rank of full professor. Evidence of collegial promotion through the ranks.

• A minimum of three years of successful leadership at a dean or assistant/associate vice chancellor level or equivalent. Experience as a departmental chair/head is considered an asset.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Michael Gilmer Ed.D.

Search Chair & Asst. Chancellor for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 18 2026.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to:
Falls 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 at .

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRFs Title IX Coordinator at; the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information please see Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you your most recent employer and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at call University Police at for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability contact or .

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak write listen challenge and learn pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

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.