ABOUT UW-STEVENS POINT
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP).
Established in 1894, UW-Stevens Point is one of 11 comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Stevens Point enrolls approximately 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students across three campuses, with locations in Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau.
UW-Stevens Point campuses offer a welcoming, supportive atmosphere focused on student success. While there are many reasons to choose UW-Stevens Point, most often repeated by students and employees alike are statements such as “It feels like home” and “I knew my voice would be heard.” Faculty and staff are committed and energetic, doing whatever is needed to help students reach their goals and discover their purpose. The result is a UW-Stevens Point community that loves their university, shows excitement and enthusiasm about their programs and builds strong relationships with each other.
Learn more about this opportunity in the Provost Search prospectus.
The executive recruiter for the Universities of Wisconsin is assisting UW-Stevens Point in the search for its next Provost.
For formal consideration, applicants should submit materials including the following:
- a letter of application addressing the leadership opportunities and qualifications articulated within the search prospectus;
- a curriculum vitae or resume; and
- a list of at least five references with contact information.
Applications materials should be submitted to: execrec@wisconsin.edu
Complete applications received by July 17, 2026, are assured full consideration. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated with confidence. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except as required by Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) which requires disclosure of those identified as final candidates for position of Chancellor.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require applicants and references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and harassment.
The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled or quoted in part from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern. All images and logos used in this leadership profile were attained from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and are owned by the Universities of Wisconsin.
Provost Search Position Description
Learn more about the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs job posting below.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and Universities of Wisconsin policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Sarah Haen HR Manager of the Universities of Wisconsin, at sarah.haen@wisconsin.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at: www.uwsp.edu/dos/cle