Founding Dean

Background:

The University of Manitoba invites applications and nominations for the
Founding Dean for a new Faculty that will integrate environment, earth and
resource sciences.

Recognized for its excellence in teaching and research, the University of
Manitoba 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.

With a population of more than 650,000, Winnipeg
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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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.

Details:

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