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.
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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.