Summit Search Solutions- Associate Provost for Academic Affairs - The University of West Alabama (Livingston, AL)

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The University of West Alabama seeks an Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
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Location: Livingston, Alabama

The Position:
The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs provides senior-level academic leadership and operational support to the Provost in furthering the academic mission, strategic priorities, and institutional goals of the University. This position serves as a principal advisor, strategic partner, and operational leader for academic quality, faculty support, student achievement, academic integrity, and continuous improvement across Academic Affairs.

Working collaboratively with academic, campus, and community partners, the Associate Provost leads and supports initiatives, strengthens communication across units, promotes effective academic operations, and helps align Academic Affairs with the University’s strategic plan and regional mission.

The Associate Provost manages priorities, solves problems, communicates effectively, and exercises sound judgment and discretion to move complex work forward across academic and administrative units.

To Apply:
Acceptance of inquiries, nominations, and applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter that addresses your reasons for interest and related qualifications/experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Interested parties are encouraged to apply no later than October 2, 2026. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here. 

All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.

For more information or to make a recommendation or nomination:
Caitlin Hummel
585-880-7550

chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com

Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies. AA/EOE. Minority applications encouraged.

 

Institution: The University of West Alabama
This is a full time position