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

Appointment of Ofer Harel, Dean of CLAS
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share an important update regarding the leadership of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). Following a prescribed review process and after careful consideration and thoughtful conversations with current interim dean, Dr. Ofer Harel, I am pleased to announce that we will be extending his appointment as the […]

Reappointment of Dean Indrajeet Chaubey
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Indrajeet Chaubey for a second five-year term as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). This decision follows an exhaustive review conducted by a dedicated committee, tasked with evaluating Dean Chaubey’s leadership and overall contributions to the College over the last […]

Dr. Tadarrayl Starke Appointed Vice Provost for Student Success
Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Tadarrayl Starke as our new Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success, effective July 1. Dr. Starke’s extensive background and proven leadership in enhancing student success make him exceptionally suited for this role, and we are fortunate to have such a visionary leader joining our […]
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