The University of Alabama has launched its national search for the dean of the new Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School.
The search advisory committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. The deadline for best consideration for the position is March 27, 2026.
The University has engaged Parker Executive Search in Atlanta to assist with the national search.
Graduate School Dean Search Advisory Committee
| Ansley Gilpin | Barefield College Arts and Sciences |
| Heather Hayes | College of Communication & Information Sciences |
| Kelly Guyotte | College of Education |
| Jason Scofield | College of Human Environmental Sciences |
| Teresa Welch | Capstone College of Nursing |
| Ron Dulek | Culverhouse College of Business |
| Mark Weaver | Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering |
| Brenda Smith | School of Social Work |
| Joyce Alexander | College of Education |
| Derek Williamson | Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering |
| Robert Hayes | OTIDE |
| Vamsi Krishna Undavalli | Professor of political science, Barefield College of Arts & Sciences |
| Vickie Samuel | Capstone College of Nursing |
Search Timeline
| January 2026 | Committee appointed |
| Feb/April | Job posts, candidate recruitment begins |
| March 27 | Preferred applicant deadline |
| Late April | Candidate screening and initial reviews |
| Late April/May | Campus interviews for finalists |
| May 2026 | Expected appointment and announcement of new associate provost and dean |