Dean, Faculty of Science

Ccwestt; Montreal; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a strategic leader as Dean of the Faculty of Science, committed to advancing equity and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will oversee diverse departments, drive innovation, and strengthen partnerships while fulfilling a critical leadership role in academic excellence.

Qualifications

• A credible scholar with a track record in research and teaching.
• Proficiency in French for engagement with francophone communities.
• Commitment to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Providing overall leadership and strategic direction for the Faculty.
• Promoting collaboration across various departments and research initiatives.
• Leading fundraising and advancement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctorat dans une discipline représentée dans la faculté

Job description

McGill University seeks to appoint its next Dean of the Faculty of Science, responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the Faculty. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic acumen in leveraging the diverse academic and research strengths of McGill’s Faculty of Science. They will be deeply committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as well as Indigenization, integrating these principles into the Faculty’s operations and culture. A credible scholar in a discipline represented in the Faculty, they will possess a proven track record of championing excellence in research, teaching, and service while promoting collaboration across the Faculty’s wide-ranging disciplines.

Encompassing departments including Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychology, and the School of Computer Science, as well as interfaculty and interdisciplinary programs like Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, and Sustainability, the Faculty requires a Dean with exceptional communication and consensus-building skills. The role also involves cultivating synergies with affiliated departments in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering, and fostering collaboration across research centers and initiatives such as the Bieler School of Environment.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic), the Dean will play a critical leadership role, ensuring the Faculty’s priorities are central to institutional strategy. They will strengthen McGill’s reputation through innovation, interdisciplinary initiatives, and partnerships with industry, government, and research organizations, as well as leading on fundraising and advancement initiatives in the Faculty. Supporting experiential and learning opportunities at field stations like the Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados and the McGill Arctic Research Station on Axel Heiberg Island in the High Arctic, the Dean will also bolster the Faculty’s global impact in areas such as AI, sustainability, and high-energy physics. Proficiency in French is needed, reflecting McGill’s commitment to engaging meaningfully with francophone communities in Quebec and beyond.

The appointment is for a five-year term (renewable), with an expected start date of July 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed. The successful candidate will also receive an underlying academic appointment within McGill University.

How to Apply

McGill is partnering with the executive search firm Perrett Laver on this search. Applications should consist of a full CV detailing professional and academic qualifications and relevant achievements as well as names and contact information of three referees. It should be accompanied by a cover letter describing how candidates meet the selection criteria, why the appointment is of interest, and what they believe they can bring to the role. Further information, including a full position description and selection criteria, and details of how to apply, can be downloaded at this link , quoting reference 7635. The closing date for applications is 12 : 00pm noon Eastern Time on Monday January 13th, 2025.

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons / visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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