Bradley University seeks a collaborative, forward-looking leader to serve as its next Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The next Provost will join Bradley as the University’s new President and the campus community are evaluating the institution’s most recent strategic plan, which was approved in 2021. This individual will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and campus leadership to ensure high-quality academic programs and support services that attract students, ensure their success, and bring distinction to the University. The Provost will be expected to build a strong and stable leadership team in Academic Affairs and embrace the institution’s commitment to shared governance while navigating complex decisions.
The next Provost must have a record of successful and progressive academic leadership, a terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented at the University, and an academic record suitable for appointment at the rank of full professor in one of the University’s academic departments. The next Provost must have the ability to support a comprehensive array of academic disciplines and a strong commitment to both a liberal arts education and strong professional programs.
Located in the historic West Bluff neighborhood, Bradley University is a mid-sized, private university in Peoria, Illinois, which offers students the opportunities and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experiences of a smaller university. Bradley enrolls nearly 5,000 students (approximately 3,600 undergrads and 1,200 graduate students) and employs approximately 900 people. The University has more than 100 undergraduate and graduate academic programs – on-campus and online – in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. A Bradley education emphasizes innovation and interdisciplinarity that gives students opportunities to be leaders.
A detailed leadership profile is available at WittKieffer.com.
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting Bradley University in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 27, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford, Cathryn Davis, and Ethan Robles at [email protected].
The salary range for this position is $240,000 – $255,000 with a competitive benefits package and relocation assistance.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
