The University of Alabama has launched its national search for a new provost.

The Provost Search Advisory Committee invites candidate recommendations and nominations.   

The advisory committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Preferred applicant deadline is February 16, 2026.

The University has engaged Parker Executive Search in Atlanta to assist with the national search.

Provost Search Advisory Committee

Julie Sanford (co-chair)	Dean, Capstone College of Nursing
Stuart Usdan (co-chair)	Dean, College of Human Environmental Sciences
Lucy Bonhaus	President, Student Government Association
Caroline Boxmeyer	Sr. Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs and Professor, College of Community Health Sciences
Matthew Hudnall	Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Faculty Senate President
Tonjanita Johnson	Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, University of Alabama System
Claire Major	Distinguished Teaching Professor of Higher Education, Faculty Director of UA Teaching Academy, College of Education
Teegan Mathey	Master of Business Administration Candidate, Class of 2026
Benjamin McMichael	Jere L. Beasley Professor of Law, School of Law
Joshua Rothman	Professor of History, Barefield College of Arts & Sciences
J. Steven Roy	Trustee for the 3rd Congressional District, UA Board of Trustees
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

Search Timeline

December 2025	President appoints and convenes search advisory committee
January 10, 2026	Campus survey closes
January to March 2026	Job posts and candidate recruitment begins
February 16, 2026	Preferred applicant deadline
Late Spring 2026	Anticipated campus visits by finalists, including campus forums
Summer 2026	Expected appointment and announcement of new Provost