Provost

Millikin University | Decatur, Illinois

Help Shape the Next Chapter of Millikin University

Millikin University seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as its next Provost and help advance the University's growing momentum. For 125 years, Millikin has been defined by academic excellence, innovation, and its distinctive Performance Learning approach that connects theory with practice. Today, the University is building on that legacy through enrollment growth, strong philanthropic support, and an ambitious vision for the future.

Reporting to the President and serving on the President's Leadership Team, the Provost is the University's chief academic officer and provides strategic leadership for academic programs, faculty development, curriculum, accreditation, academic planning, and student success. Working closely with faculty, deans, staff, and University leadership, the Provost will help shape academic strategy while supporting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Millikin seeks a relationship-driven and forward-thinking leader with a record of effective higher education administration, a commitment to shared governance, and the ability to build trust across a diverse academic community. The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, sound judgment, transparent communication, and a passion for advancing student and faculty success.

Located in Decatur, Illinois, Millikin combines the strengths of a comprehensive university with deep community partnerships and a commitment to experiential learning. The next Provost will help strengthen these connections and ensure Millikin continues to prepare graduates to lead, create, and contribute in a rapidly changing world.

Millikin University invites accomplished academic leaders to join a university with a distinguished history, strong momentum, and a bright future.

For a comprehensive overview of the position, leadership priorities, qualifications, and application process, please review the Millikin University Provost Leadership Profile.

https://millikin.edu/sites/default/files/2026-11/MMR-ProvostProfile-1026%2011.9.26.pdf

Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer.