The search for a permanent chancellor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has officially begun.
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced Thursday that applications for the position are now open. In a press release, Pitney said she is looking forward to “selecting a dedicated, visionary leader who will guide this institution well into the future.”
According to a search timeline, a committee will start reviewing applications in late October, and the university is planning to announce the next chancellor in March.
The successful candidate will serve as the chief executive at the UA system’s flagship research institution. Whomever is chosen will succeed former chancellor Dan White, who retired from the role this summer after eight years.
Former U.S. Arctic Ambassador and UAF alumnus Mike Sfraga started as interim chancellor at the end of July, but he will not be a candidate for the permanent position. On his first day on the job, Sfraga told reporters that’s because he wants to continue focusing on Arctic and foreign policy work.