University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa Incoming Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos announced on June 17 that UH Mānoa is now soliciting nominations for the position of interim provost. Syrmos, who has served as interim provost since July 2025, will officially begin his tenure as chancellor on July 1 following the UH Board of Regents’ approval of his appointment during a special meeting on June 4.
The provost serves as the chief academic officer responsible for student success, academic excellence and enrollment management. Filling the provost position will allow the incoming chancellor to focus on shaping a compelling vision and strategic direction for the future of the campus while overseeing an enterprise with an annual budget exceeding $800 million and more than 5,000 employees.
“We hope to have someone in this role before the beginning of the fall semester to ensure continuity in academic leadership,” Syrmos said in a June 16 email to the campus. “If you are interested or know someone who would be a strong candidate, we invite you to submit nominations or self-nominate for this interim position.”
A national search for a permanent provost will be launched during the upcoming academic year. The individual selected to serve as interim provost will be eligible to apply for the permanent position.
Ideal candidates
Ideal candidates will have an affiliation with UH and significant leadership or administrative experience in higher education. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting UH students, faculty and the broader campus community, along with an understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges facing UH Mānoa.
Self-nominations should include a brief statement of interest (one page or less) and a current curriculum vitae. Individuals who are nominated and determined to be qualified will be contacted to confirm their interest.
To submit a nomination, including self-nominations, please email manoa.chancellor@hawaii.edu by July 1.