UAF Chancellor search resumes with WittKieffer
Jan. 28, 2026
The UAF chancellor recruitment has relaunched, effective Monday, Jan. 26, with WittKieffer, a nationally recognized executive search firm that is also leading the search for a new UA president.
A new was developed in collaboration with WittKieffer and is now live, along with a link to a candidate. Our partnership with WittKieffer was designed to elevate the opportunity, strengthen recruitment efforts, expand outreach and ensure UAF attracts the most qualified and diverse pool of candidates.
The committee will continue to provide updates to faculty, staff, students and the broader UAF community as we move through the process this spring. The revised timeline is as follows:
- January 2026: Recruitment reopened and accepting applications
- February 2026: WittKieffer updates committee on search progress and prepares to review applicants
- March 2026: Search committee begins full review of applicants
- March 18, 2026 - application deadline
- April 2026: Search committee conducts Zoom interviews
- May 2026:
- Candidates are invited to on-campus interviews
- Candidate is selected and hired
- Summer 2026: New chancellor starts