Nomination and Application Process

The University of Miami’s Provost Search Committee is chaired by Dr. Eddie Alfonso, Chair, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The full membership of the Provost Search Committee will be published on the University of Miami’s website. 

The search committee will review all candidates for the position of Provost, and will recommend the strongest candidates to the president for final consideration.  Individuals nominated and those who wish to apply should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and a bullet point summary of all leadership roles held, the scope of their responsibilities, and their accomplishments in each role. All nominations and applications should be sent via e-mail to:

Dr. Ilene H. Nagel and Dr. Jon Derek Croteau
Consultants to the University of Miami Provost Search Committee
Russell Reynolds Associates
Higher Education Practice
UniversityofMiami-Provost@russellreynolds.com

The appointment date is open, albeit nominees and applicants should be mindful of the fact that President Frenk has announced his intention to have the new Provost appointed by July 1, 2017. To ensure full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible.  Review of nominations and applications for the position will commence immediately, and continue until the position is filled.  References will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate.  All candidate information will be held in strict confidence until an announcement of the new Provost is made.

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Potential applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.