Position Available:
Dean, Faculty of Environment at The University of Manitoba
See the full position announcement at:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/senior_admin/
DEAN, Faculty of ENVIRONMENT
The University of Manitoba invites applications and nominations for the
Founding Dean for a new Faculty that will integrate environment, earth
and resource sciences (http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/environment/).
Recognized for its excellence in teaching and research, the University
of Manitoba (http://www.umanitoba.ca) is the province's largest
university and its only research-intensive post-secondary institution.
The University offers a wide range of graduate and undergraduate
programs in traditional and non-traditional areas and in the professions.
The Faculty (the name is a working title currently under review) became
operational in July 2002, and will deliver degrees at the Bachelor,
Master and Ph.D. levels. These academic programs, and associated
research, will focus and integrate both physical (environmental science)
and human (environmental studies) dimensions. The Faculty contains the
academic programs and human resources from the existing Department of
Geography, Department of Geological Sciences, the Environmental Science
Program, and the Natural Resources Institute, along with associates from
over 20 additional areas of the University. This unique 'partnership
approach' is seen as the key to developing synergy for the study of all
aspects of the environment, which will translate into enhanced research,
teaching, and linkages to government, industry, and non-government
organizations at the local, regional, national, and international
levels.
The Founding Dean should be a person able to understand the importance
of all aspects of this complex and interconnected environmental arena,
and should have the leadership skills necessary to bring together
diverse interests into efficiently functioning research and teaching
teams. This is a unique opportunity in which the successful candidate
can be instrumental in building a 'state-of- the-art' Faculty, and
promoting its potential within and beyond the University of Manitoba.
Demonstrated organizational skills, knowledge of university
administrative procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively
with senior administrators, faculty members, support-staff, students,
and government and industry personnel are essential attributes. The
successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area, or have
equivalent relevant experience, and qualify for a tenured academic
appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
With a population of more than 650,000, Winnipeg
(http://www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca) is a major multicultural centre with
world-class cultural amenities including ballet, theatre, symphony,
professional sports, and fine restaurants. It has the most affordable
housing in Canada. Winnipeg is also located close to some of the finest
outdoor recreational opportunities in the world with a wide variety of
lakes, beaches and wilderness areas within an easy drive from the city.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women
and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and
persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
The appointment is expected to commence July 1, 2003 and is normally for
a term of five years. Applications and nominations (including
curriculum vitae and the names of three referees) will be considered
commencing February 24, 2003, continuing until the position is filled.
Please forward in confidence to:
Dr. Robert Kerr
Vice-President (Academic) and Provost; and
Chair, Presidential Advisory Committee
on the Selection of a Dean, Faculty of Environment
University of Manitoba
Room 202, Administration Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled
in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act (Manitoba).