The University of Alabama has launched its national search for a new provost.
The Provost Search Advisory Committee co-chairs include Dr. Julie Sanford, dean of the Capstone College of Nursing, and Dr. Stuart Usdan, dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences. Additional search advisory committee members include:
- Lucy Bonhaus – President, Student Government Association
- Dr. Caroline Boxmeyer – Sr. Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs and Professor, College of Community Health Sciences
- Dr. Matthew Hudnall – Associate Professor of Management and Information Systems, Culverhouse College of Business and Faculty Senate President
- Dr. Tonjanita Johnson – Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, University of Alabama System
- Dr. Claire Major – Distinguished Teaching Professor of Higher Education, College of Education and Faculty Director of UA Teaching Academy
- Teegan Mathey – Culverhouse Master of Business Administration Candidate, Class of 2026, Culverhouse College of Business
- Dr. Benjamin McMichael – Jere L. Beasley Professor of Law, School of Law
- Dr. Joshua Rothman – Professor of History, Barefield College of Arts & Sciences
- J. Steven Roy – Trustee for the 3rd Congressional District, UA Board of Trustees
- Dr. Kiara Summerville – Student Academic Engagement and Advocacy Director, Academic Affairs
- Chad Tindol – Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the President
- Robin Jones (Non-voting member) – Chief University Counsel, Office of Counsel
A timeline for the search includes the following tentative dates:
- January to March 2026 – Job posting and candidate recruitment
- Late Spring 2026 – Anticipated campus visits by finalists, including campus forums
- Summer 2026 – Expected appointment and announcement of provost
The Provost Search Advisory Committee invites the campus community to help inform their work through an initial feedback survey as they identify, recruit and assess candidates. The survey closes Jan. 10. Candidate recommendations and nominations are also encouraged for individuals who might be appropriate for the position.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is one of the nation’s premier public universities, offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 200 fields of study. UA is among the nation’s fastest-growing flagship universities with more than 42,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. More information on the University can be found in the Opportunity Profile.
The University has engaged Parker Executive Search in Atlanta to assist with the national search.
A full description of the position and information on how to nominate a candidate or apply will be available online. The advisory committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. The preferred applicant deadline is Feb. 16, 2026.