Our client, The University of Delaware, is seeking a provost to serve as the chief academic officer and lead a comprehensive academic enterprise that includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral education, research and scholarly activity, faculty affairs and development, libraries, global and experiential learning, partnerships, and enrollment management. The provost will work closely with President Laura Carlson and the executive vice president for finance and administration to translate institutional vision into strategy and execution, shaping the academic future of the university during a period of renewed momentum and leadership transition.The ideal candidate will be a principled, visible, and forward-looking academic leader who can sustain and strengthen UDs academic quality, research momentum, and student outcomes while navigating a dynamic higher education landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a research-intensive university at a moment of institutional alignment and opportunity, under the leadership of President Carlson, who is focused on transparency, collaboration, and a strong, human-centered leadership culture. The provost will play a key role in shaping the future of the University of Delaware and advancing its public mission through strategic leadership and collaboration with senior leadership.