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The University of Calgary’s trajectory reflects audacious growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Our students, postdocs, faculty, staff and community have built a bold university in less than 60 years. Based in one of Canada’s youngest, most diverse and enterprising cities, on the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Districts 5 and 6 of the Métis Nation of Alberta, UCalgary is a global intellectual hub with a mission to power positive change through innovative teaching and learning, cutting-edge exploration, and community linkage.

The Schulich School of Engineering is a leader in engineering education and research innovation, with over 200 faculty members, 4,000 undergraduate students and 2,200 graduate students. The School’s strategic plan – Schulich Momentum – lays out a vision for a School that is recognized for enhancing its global research impact and driving innovation, for expanding access to and inclusivity in engineering, for its contributions towards Truth and Reconciliation, and for enriching student success and experience.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean will be a strategic leader, a passionate advocate for engineering, and an accomplished researcher and academic. The Dean is responsible for fostering a culture that stresses inclusion, transparency and vision. The Dean leads the Faculty in securing support for research, scholarship, and infrastructure. The Dean plays a key role in fostering a faculty-wide culture that supports and strengthens the theory and practice of interdisciplinarity, excellence in research, teaching with innovative curricula, and fostering a reciprocally supportive relationship with community.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a related discipline and qualifications commensurate with an appointment with tenure at the rank of full professor in the School of Engineering. They are expected to be or become eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). A recognized scholar in an engineering related discipline, ideal candidates will have experience in senior academic leadership roles, such as an AVP, Dean, Associate Dean, a Chair of a department or as a Director of an Institute or Centre. A track record in external funding successes and the ability to build strong relationships with industry, government, alumni, and other local, national and international partners is essential.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in creating space for people who hold diverse perspectives and will actively lead local implementation of university strategies including Indigenous Engagement, Sustainability, Global Engagement, Mental Health, as well as an emerging EDIA strategy.

The appointment as Dean, Schulich School of Engineering is for a five-year period with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be offered an academic position “With Tenure” at the rank of Professor.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.