Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (in-progress)
The University of Victoria is considered one of the leading research-intensive universities in Canada, ranking consistently among the top universities overall in national surveys. Widely recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement, UVic provides innovative programs, experiential learning, and a rich and supportive learning community for more than 19,400 students, including 2,500 graduate students, 850 faculty, and 3,800 employees in Victoria, British Columbia - one of Canada's most beautiful and livable cities.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers a wide array of graduate programs through its 140 degree programs and forty four academic departments. Students learn from internationally-recognized researchers and have resources to actively pursue their own ideas, positioning themselves for a future of great promise. Graduate students at UVic have been highly successful in obtaining external research funds, and have gone on to make important contributions in many areas of both the public and private sector including health care, business and economic development, scientific and technological innovation, environmental sustainability and social justice. The next Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies will cultivate innovative ideas and further develop and expand graduate studies in alignment with the University's strategic goals and priorities.
Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, the Dean will be responsible for providing strategic and administrative leadership to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The successful candidate will be a visionary and inspiring leader, who will be a champion of graduate education and proponent of innovation. S/he will be passionate about variations in graduate degree programs and will understand and value the full range of graduate programs at UVic.
Candidates
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Requirements
Related links
- Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- To learn more about UVic's strategic plan, performance and administrative structures visit Working at UVic
Additional information
The search committee will begin to consider potential candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate). To learn more about this leadership opportunity please contact Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032 or forward your application electronically, in confidence, to Harbour West Consulting at info@hwest.ca.Committee information
UVic appointment and re-appointment committee contact
Julie Sutherland
Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost
sutherla@uvic.ca
250-472-4325
List of members
Equity statement
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Grace Wong Sneddon, Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Diversity at (250) 721-6143. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.