Hiring

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Hiring

This page serves as a central resource for information about academic leadership searches overseen by the Office of the Provost. Below, you’ll find details about current and upcoming searches, search committee membership, updates on progress, and recent appointments.

If you’re interested in employment opportunities at the University of Connecticut, please visit UConn Jobs.

Dean, College of Agriculture, Health, & Natural Resources (Fall 2025)

The University of Connecticut has launched a national search for the next Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). The Dean will lead a dynamic and interdisciplinary college that advances teaching, research, and extension in areas critical to the health and sustainability of people, animals, food systems, and the environment. Updates will be shared on this webpage as the search progresses.

Vicky Dickson, Dean, School of Nursing (Chair)

Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Associate Professor, Animal Science

Douglas Casa, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Kinesiology & Chief Executive Officer, Korey Stringer Institute

Travis Clark, Research Farm Manager

Joseph Darkwah, Ph.D. Candidate

David Dickson, Director, Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR)

Ashley Helton, Associate Professor, Natural Resources & Environment

Bryan Hurlburt, Commissioner, CT Department of Agriculture

Tricia Leahey, InCHIP Director, Professor of Allied Health Sciences

Yangchao Luo, Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences

Steven M. Szczepanek,  Associate Professor, Pathobiology and Veterinary Science

Charles Towe, Delfavero Professor of Agricultural & Resource Economics

Sara Tremblay, Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator, Environmental Studies and Environmental Sciences

Ex-Officio

Amy Gorin, Vice Provost for Health Sciences & Interdisciplinary Initiatives

Search Staffers

Alexis Lohrey, Executive Assistant

Heather Born, Executive Assistant

Information about upcoming listening sessions will be posted here once available.

Details about on-campus interviews will be posted here once available.

Recent Appointments

Dr. Bruce Liang Reappointed as Dean of School of Medicine
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Bruce Liang to a third five-year term as Dean of the UConn School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Liang has served in this role since 2015, and his continued leadership reflects the strong foundation he has built and the significant progress achieved […]

Leadership Update – Dean, College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to share that Dean Indrajeet Chaubey will be stepping down from his role later this summer to become the next Provost at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. While it’s always difficult to see a valued colleague move on, I know I speak for many when I say how proud I am […]

UConn School of Business Interim Dean Appointment
Dear Colleagues, Earlier this week, we shared the news that Dean John Elliott will be stepping down after more than 12 years of dedicated service to the UConn School of Business. Today, I am pleased to announce that Professor Greg Reilly will serve as Interim Dean, effective January 3, 2025. Dr. Reilly is a valued […]
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