Dean of Science

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada InsideHigherEd Full time
Dean, Faculty of Science

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the Faculty of Science. As a key member of the university's senior leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for advancing the Faculty's research, teaching, and service mission, while fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and inclusion.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is a world-renowned institution, home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students, and boasting 40 Canada Research Chairs, two Canada Excellence Research Chairs, and over $131m in annual research funding. The Faculty's extensive and growing suite of academic programs has produced two Nobel Laureates, 89 spin-off companies, and 6 industrial research training programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Faculty of Science, aligning with the university's overall mission and goals.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, equity, and inclusion, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of Faculty life.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance research productivity, innovation, and impact, while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships.
  • Lead the development and implementation of academic programs, ensuring they are aligned with the Faculty's research strengths and the needs of the academic community.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry partners.
  • Oversee the Faculty's budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and management.
Requirements

The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship consistent with appointment at the rank of Full Professor, with a passion for and interest in the range of disciplines within the Faculty of Science. They will possess considerable experience in academic administration, including successfully managing human, financial, and physical infrastructure resources. A bold vision for advancing excellence in research, teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as a solid track record in fundraising, are essential. Experience in building and strengthening community and industry partnerships is also highly desirable.

How to Apply

UBC invites nominations and applications for this exciting opportunity. Written nominations, applications, or expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to Andrea Patrick or Nick Ketley of Odgers Berndtson at ubcdeanscience@odgersberndtson.com. The base salary range for this position is from $320,000 to $380,000.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. UBC encourages applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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