The University of Alabama has started a national search for its next associate provost and dean of the Graduate School.
The associate provost and dean of the Graduate School will develop a future-oriented vision for graduate education at UA, with a particular emphasis on growing doctoral enrollment to support the needs of the state as well as the University’s fast-growing research enterprise. The position collaborates with department, college and university leaders to foster the development of new graduate programs; maximize recruitment and financial support structures to increase UA’s competitiveness in attracting top students; create efficiencies in the processes of admission and student progress; and establish exemplary standards for graduate student mentorship, support and success.
Dr. Brenda Smith, professor in the School of Social Work, is chair of the search committee. Smith is joined by committee members, including:
- Dr. Joyce Alexander, dean, College of Education
- Dr. Ron Dulek, John R. Miller Professor of Management, Culverhouse College of Business
- Dr. Ansley Gilpin, associate professor, Barefield College Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Kelly Guyotte, associate professor of qualitative research, College of Education
- Dr. Heather Hayes, associate professor, College of Communication and Information Sciences
- Dr. Robert Hayes, associate provost, Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education
- Vickie Samuel, director of graduate student services, Capstone College of Nursing
- Dr. Jason Scofield, associate professor, College of Human Environmental Sciences
- Vamsi Krishna Undavalli, president, Graduate Student Association
- Dr. Mark Weaver, professor and associate department head for undergraduate studies, Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering
- Dr. Teresa Welch, nurse executive coordinator, Capstone College of Nursing
- Dr. Derek Williamson, associate dean for undergraduate studies, Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering
UA has engaged Parker Executive Search in Atlanta to assist with the national search.
Reporting to the provost, the position will work closely with the Office of Research and Economic Development, Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education and other campus units to ensure that graduate education is aligned with and strongly contributing to the University’s strategic vision.
The deadline for best consideration for the position is March 27. The associate provost and dean of the Graduate School is expected to be announced in May.
A full description of the position and information on how to apply is available online.