The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Chancellor. Reporting to the President of the University of Missouri System, the Chancellor will have a broad range of strategic and operational responsibilities to meet UMSL’s goals. In addition, the Chancellor will be expected to provide vision and leadership to develop vital research and scholarship, and effective teaching to ensure student success, all of which is supported by transformative philanthropy and positive engagement with the legislators and citizens of Missouri and beyond.
As a relatively young institution, UMSL provides the chancellor with an incredible opportunity to engage with all constituent groups to celebrate the great transformative work that is happening at UMSL every day and to galvanize the potential of the relationships that the campus can develop.
Established in 1963, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the region’s premier public university in eastern Missouri and comes with a storied history. UMSL is a metropolitan, public research and teaching institution consistently recognized for its strong academic programs across disciplines and is considered a primary driver of the St. Louis economy. Supported by nearly 700 faculty across nine schools and colleges, UMSL offers an array of degree options including doctoral and graduate degree programs, numerous bachelor and certificate programs, and is home to the only professional optometry school in Missouri.
Reporting to the President of the University of Missouri System, the Chancellor will have a broad range of both strategic and operational responsibilities to meet UMSL’s strategic goals and will be expected to provide vision and leadership to develop and to execute vital research and scholarship, effective teaching to ensure student success, supported by transformative philanthropy, and impactful engagement with the legislators and citizens of Missouri and beyond.
A complete Leadership Profile can be found above.
Representing AGB Search, Senior Executive Search Consultants Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens will be assisting the University of Missouri-St. Louis Chancellor Search Committee. Should prospective nominators or potential candidates have questions or wish to seek additional information, they are encouraged to email Executive Search Associate, Jennifer Ferrera (jennifer.ferrera@agbsearch.com) to arrange a confidential conversation with either Dr. Mason or Dr. Owens prior to submitting materials.
Applicants should submit materials electronically, which should include: 1) a letter of interest based on the Leadership Profile, addressing specifically elements in sections labeled—Challenges and Opportunities, Position Overview, Key Responsibilities, Characteristics, and Professional Experience and Qualifications—in each of which describing the candidate’s relevant experience in light of UMSL’s needs; 2) a current curriculum vitae, and, 3) names and email addresses of five references (please specify your professional relationship with each). References will be contacted in the latter stages of the search.
All application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link (http://bit.ly/4dUF2iB) by July 1, 2026 for best consideration. Please direct any questions, as well as nominations or expressions of interest to: UMSLChancellor@agbsearch.com. All candidate names will remain confidential until the finalist is named publicly.
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
