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Known for its pioneering approach, York University is a community of 56,000 faculty, staff and students, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and building unique paths to success in chosen fields. With over $15 million annually in competitive research funding, the more than 200 full-time faculty members of the Faculty of Science & Engineering provide a high quality education to over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in a wide range of basic and applied programs. For further information please access www.yorku.ca
The Dean is the Faculty’s chief academic and administrative officer and leads its teaching and research missions, as well as directing the budget, general administration and future development. The Dean is also an important member of York’s senior leadership team, contributing to the future direction of the university. As indicated by the seniority of the role, the successful candidate will bring a strong record of academic and administrative experience to the position and a track record of vision, innovation and above all outstanding leadership.
A $70 million state-of-the-art new Life Sciences building, funded by the Federal-Provincial Knowledge Infrastructure Program, is under construction and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2011. This demonstration of government support for research and higher education in the science and engineering fields has been echoed by the President of York University, who places a high priority on these important areas of study for the advancement of the university’s mission over the next ten years.
Consideration of candidates will begin in October 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2010.
York University is committed to Employment Equity and has implemented a policy of Affirmative Action. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. |
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