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David Smithwick is Duke’s new associate vice provost for human resources, announced Vice Provost for Finance and Administration Dave Bowersox. Smithwick began in his role on Jan. 13. 

The appointment marks a return to Duke for Smithwick, who began his Duke career in 2008 as chief human resources officer of the Duke Clinical Research Institute. In 2013, he was named Duke’s assistant vice president for human resources for rewards and recognition. 

Smithwick succeeds Kimberley Harris, who will retire on Jan. 31 after 46 years of service to Duke.

Smithwick, who has more than 30 years of human resources (HR) experience, was most recently the executive director for compensation and classification at Auburn University in Alabama.

In his new role, Smithwick serves as the senior HR leader for the Provost's Management Center, overseeing HR support for more than 6,000 faculty and staff across Duke’s schools and academic units. He is responsible for developing and implementing HR policies and practices that align with Duke's commitment to its workforce. He will lead the development and implementation of an approach to HR support, oversight and professional development that embraces Duke’s commitment to its employees and their careers.

Smithwick will collaborate with Duke central human resources and HR leaders across the university to develop user-friendly processes and policies that balance the needs of employees with sound business practices and regulatory requirements.

“We’re grateful for Kim’s dedication to Duke and the leadership she has provided over the years,” Bowersox said. “Now, we are thrilled to welcome Dave Smithwick back to Duke, with his outstanding track record of fostering excellence and belonging across the university. I look forward to having Dave join the Provost’s Office team to help advance the university’s academic mission.”

Prior to 2008, Smithwick held HR leadership positions at Diamond Healthcare Corporation in Richmond; Magellan Health Services in Atlanta; and Texaco Inc. (now Chevron Corporation) in White Plains, New York.

Smithwick holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Lynchburg and a master’s degree in industrial psychology from Long Island University.