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Chancellor
The Universities of Wisconsin invite nominations and applications for the position of Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire). This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead one of the Midwest's most distinctive public universities at a moment of momentum and possibility.
Founded in 1916, UW-Eau Claire has become a national leader in undergraduate research, community engagement, and high impact learning. The University enrolls approximately 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses, including UW-Eau Claire Barron County in Rice Lake. Students learn from faculty who are scholars, mentors, and collaborators, and who believe that education should stretch both intellect and imagination. Academic inquiry is paired with meaningful engagement in the community, giving students the clarity, confidence, and connections to step into their futures with purpose.
UW-Eau Claire is a university defined by partnership. Supported by generous alumni, government partners, and industry collaborators, the institution has earned a reputation for bold investment in research and facilities that expand opportunity. Major initiatives have strengthened programs in health, business, education, and the arts, while advancing applied research with regional employers and civic leaders. These partnerships do more than enhance academic programs. They strengthen communities, build talent pipelines, and contribute to a thriving regional economy.
The Chancellor serves as the chief executive officer of the University and reports directly to the President of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Chancellor also joins a collaborative council of the system's 13 chancellors who together shape state strategy, expand access to higher education, and steward the mission of public education across Wisconsin. As executive head, the Chancellor is responsible for advancing UW-Eau Claire's mission, strengthening academic excellence, sustaining institutional momentum, and stewarding the University's financial and organizational health.
UW-Eau Claire's strategic plan, known as Vision 2030, charts a bold path forward. The next Chancellor will guide the University toward its ambitious goals by expanding access, deepening belonging, fostering inclusive excellence, and elevating the institution's identity as the innovator's university. The leader in this role will inherit a campus aligned around shared priorities, energized by faculty and staff who believe deeply in the transformational power of public education.
The University seeks a leader of integrity and imagination. The ideal candidate will be a relational and collaborative builder of community, skilled at listening and eager to engage with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and regional partners. This individual will bring strategic clarity and an ability to make decisions that balance courage with care. The Chancellor will inspire philanthropic support, deepen external partnerships, elevate the University's visibility statewide and nationally, and advocate for the essential role of higher education in shaping the public good.
The search for the next Chancellor of UW-Eau Claire is being conducted by the Universities of Wisconsin in collaboration with the Board of Regents. Additional information about the search can be found on the institution's website.
For formal consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the leadership opportunities and qualifications articulated within the leadership profile and a curriculum vitae or résumé.
The position will remain open until it is filled. Complete applications received by February 2, 2026, are assured full consideration. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence.
The executive search firm WittKieffer is assisting UW-Eau Claire in the search for its next Chancellor. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Christine Pendleton, Ashlee Musser, and Bree Liddell at UWEauClaireChancellor@wittkieffer.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Jason Beier, Chief HR Officer of the Universities of Wisconsin, at Jason.Beier@wisconsin.edu.
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 the 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.
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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.
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