Academic and Research Vice President

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Perrett Laver Full time
NSCAD University Provost Opportunity

NSCAD University, a leader in visual arts education in Canada, is seeking a Provost to champion its plans for growth and transformation. The successful candidate will provide significant academic leadership, create a vision and academic plan within a shared governance structure, and foster a collegial atmosphere that promotes transparency, integrity, and the highest standard of ethical behaviour.

About NSCAD University

NSCAD University is committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and with the African Nova Scotian communities that have been enriching this region for 400 years. As a small school with three urban campuses, and programs across a range of fine arts, craft, design, and media arts, NSCAD University is an incubator for talent and an active contributor to the arts scene in Canada's fastest-growing city.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide academic leadership and create a vision and academic plan within a shared governance structure.
  • Foster a collegial atmosphere that promotes transparency, integrity, and the highest standard of ethical behaviour.
  • Work closely with the President to support excellence in teaching, artistic creation, research, student experience, and service to the broader community.
  • Have financial acumen and experience in team building, enrollment growth, and project management, particularly in leading large building projects.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to inspire and build positive relationships with students, full- and part-time faculty, staff, administrative leaders, and the Board of Governors.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated champion of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA).
  • Commitment to anti-racist and decolonization strategies.
  • Experience advancing indigenization and reconciliation.
  • Experience dealing with multiple stakeholders and an ability to represent NSCAD at every level.
How to Apply

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae and cover letter that explains how the candidate meets the selection criteria. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications by Friday November 15th, 2024 Atlantic Time.

NSCAD regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, the university encourages applications from Mi'kmaw/Indigenous peoples, African Nova Scotian, women, persons with disabilities, members of underrepresented groups or the global majority, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.



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