Dean, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and
Director for Research and Cooperative Extension
As the founding College of the University of Hawai‘i in 1907, the
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human
Resources (CTAHR) is central to the land-grant mission of the University
of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa). It is an
integral part of UH Mānoa’s Carnegie “RU/VH” designation, and is
actively engaged in teaching and innovative
research and extension programs to diversify Hawai‘i’s economy while
conserving and protecting its natural
resources. CTAHR is the premier resource for tropical and/or island
agricultural systems and natural resources
management in the Asia-Pacific region, and preparing students and all
citizens particularly Hawaiian students for
life-long learning.
The College provides strong research, outreach/extension and educational
programs that support and foster tropical
agricultural systems in viable communities, a diversified economy, and a
healthy environment. It distinguishes itself
in areas of tropical plant breeding and protection; interdisciplinary
tropical agroecosystem management; obesity
prevention in susceptible populations; sustainable aquaculture and
horticultural production, development of
nutritious crops through genetic engineering, and animal sciences. CTAHR
values learning, discovery, and
engagement in formal and informal settings and strives for excellence in
all its endeavors. (For more information
about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the College, please go to
www.manoa.hawaii.edu and
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site).
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa seeks a visionary, motivated and
experienced leader to serve as Dean of the
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, as well as Director
for Research and Cooperative Extension.
Building upon the many strengths of the University, as well as the
unique attributes of Hawai‘i and its diverse/multicultural
populations of students, faculty and staff, the successful candidate has
an exciting opportunity to lead
CTAHR to a stronger intellectual presence in Hawai‘i, the Asia Pacific
region and around the globe.
UH Mānoa is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the
Pacific Region and belongs to an international
community of research universities. It is the flagship campus of the UH
System and enrolls more than 20,000
students. There are 835 UH Mānoa students who are majoring in programs
within the CTAHR. These students
comprise 573 undergraduate and 262 graduate students. There are
approximately 200 instructional, research and
extension faculty members in the College.
UH Mānoa is one of the nation’s few land-, sea- and space-grant
institutions, and plays a unique role in serving
Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific and global communities through education,
research, outreach and service. Many of the
university’s fields of study relate directly to the distinctive
geographical and cultural setting of Hawai‘i, an island
community with diverse eco-systems and an exceptional diversity of cultures.
Nominations, inquiries, and application information.
Nominations, inquiries, and applications are being accepted for this
position. Review of applications will begin on
Monday, October 31, 2011, and will continue until the position is
filled. For best consideration, applications should
be submitted by Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Candidates must submit a
cover letter summarizing the
candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position, a current
resume, and the names of four (4) professional
references, including title and contact information. For a job
description and search information, please go to
www.manoa.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/ctahr. E-mail correspondence is
strongly encouraged. Please send
materials to:
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa CTAHR Dean Search
Attn: Michele Tom, Executive Search Coordinator
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
2500 Campus Road, Hawai‘i Hall 209
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822
Phone: 808-956-9396 / Fax: 808-956-7115
E-mail: [email protected]
The University of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
institution and encourages applications from
and nominations of women and minority candidates.
