Chancellor

THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'ICHANCELLOR
The University of Hawai`i at Manoa is the flagship institution of the ten-campus University of Hawai`i System. A land-sea-and space-grant institution with approximately 20,000 students, UH Manoa is an extensive doctoral research university (Carnegie RU/VH) with several professional schools, including law and medicine. The University's Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the institution and is responsible for all aspects of its operation. The Chancellor reports to the University of Hawai`i System President and is a member of the President's senior executive team and of the Council of Chancellors.
The Chancellor provides both administrative and academic leadership to the campus. As administrative leader, the Chancellor is expected to promote a system of shared governance that is based on the values of collegiality, transparency, and excellence. As the academic leader, the Chancellor is expected to foster a vibrant academic climate and support outstanding scholarship, cultivating an environment in which effective, creative teaching, research, and application can flourish.
The University has a special responsibility to Hawaiians-the indigenous people of Hawai`i. The University is committed to developing Manoa as a Hawaiian place of learning. In this context, the Chancellor works to empower Native Hawaiians in higher education.
As the only large university campus in the state, the University of Hawai`i at Manoa plays a central economic, civic, and community role. The University is embedded in an island society that is also internationally connected, with special ties to the Pacific and to Asia.
In 2007, the University celebrates its centennial and inaugurates its second hundred years. The Chancellor will lead the University into its new century.
Nominations and applications are being accepted for the position of Chancellor, University of Hawai`i at Manoa. Review of candidates will begin on October 1, 2006, and will continue until position is filled. Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter summarizing the candidate's interest and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and the names of five (5) professional references including their addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses.
Applications and nominations may be submitted to:
David Bellshaw, Vice President & DirectorIsaacson and Miller533 Airport Blvd., Suite 400 Burlingame, CA 94010 Email: [Click here for email]
For more information about this position go to www.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/chancellor, or contact Dr. Robert Bley-Vroman, Search Committee Chair at [Click here for email] or 808.956.5885. Learn more about the University of Hawaii at Manoa and other career opportunities at: www.manoa.hawaii.edu. or http:workatuh.hawaii.edu.
The University of Hawai`i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates.

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