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Red Deer College is hiring for Dean, Donald School of Business to support us in our transition to Red Deer University.  While we recognize that we are in unprecedented circumstances as the world navigates through this pandemic, we are balancing our responsibility in pandemic planning as well as institutional continuity for the long term. To that end, we look forward to having you on our team.    The role of the Dean, Donald School of Business (DSB) is to contribute to strategic leadership of the College and to provide leadership to their School in support of a learner-centred environment. At Red Deer College (RDC), Deans are members of RDC’s Senior Administration team and report directly to the Vice President Academic and Research. As leaders within the academic portfolio, Deans play a significant role in the governance of the institution as a whole, in addition to their specific School. In collaboration with the Vice President Academic and Research, Associate Deans, and other Senior Leaders, Deans implement College and School goals to ensure that an effective learning environment is maintained. The Dean plays a key role in creating and maintaining a network of communication that facilitates integrated planning to support the overarching institutional strategic direction. In addition, the Dean may carry out other roles and projects as requested by the Vice President, Academic and Research. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a PhD in a related field, will have experience in a post- secondary environment, and will have a learner-centred mindset. They will have the ability to effectively manage the needs of their faculty, their students, and their School, while developing effective relationships with their fellow Senior Administrators. The ideal Dean is a mentor to their Associate Dean and an experienced manager of budgets, personnel, and fundraising/external relationships. The Dean will be a leader to the Donald School of Business and will maintain responsibility for making complex decisions in an environment of shifting priorities and fiscal constraint. Under the Dean’s leadership the School will contribute to the long lasting, positive impact that the continued success of RDC, soon to be RDU, will have on the entire Central Alberta Community.  For 56 years,  Red Deer College  (RDC) has proudly served its learners and communities. In 2018, RDC received approval to become a university, offering its own degrees. The College continues to grow programs across a breadth of credentials as it transitions to become a comprehensive regional teaching university during the next three to five years. Once this transition is complete, RDC will officially be known as Red Deer University. RDC offers more than 100 programs (including degrees, certificates, diplomas and skilled trades programs). With impressive new facilities that have opened recently, the College educates approximately 7,500 full-and part-time credit students and more than 34,000 youth and adult learners in the School of Continuing Education each year. Our main campus is strategically situated on 290 acres of Alberta’s natural landscape along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. We have also expanded our learning and performing arts space into the heart of downtown Red Deer through our Welikoklad Event Centre and the Donald School of Business.

Type of position:  Limited Term Department/Unit: Faculty of Computer Science Location : Halifax, Nova Scotia The Faculty of Computer Science is seeking a candidate for a limited term instructor position (beginning as soon as possible and continuing to August 30, 2021). The position will primarily involve teaching graduate courses predominantly in the Master of Applied Computer Science Program, and participating in other Faculty administration and student affairs, such as the Master of Applied Computer Science Committee and student advising. The course areas to be taught include Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Management, Data Mining, and Data Warehousing.    

  Duties: The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the chemical engineering program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach more than the normal course load. Term: Two years. Wage: Assistant professor salary scale commensurate at $86,986. Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

  Vice-President, Finance and Administration Competition Number 20-47  As Canada’s only polytechnic university, we offer you the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community through a meaningful career working in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Join us and put your thoughts into action.   About Kwantlen Polytechnic University At Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) we combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on and experiential learning opportunities that prepare our graduates for successful and rewarding careers, while also providing them with the critical understanding necessary for good citizenship. We ensure that our graduates are prepared for a lifetime of learning and re-learning so they can adapt to the fast pace of change in the workplace and in society at large. Located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, KPU offers a diverse range of credentials – including certificates, citations, diplomas and bachelor’s degrees – designed to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. We offer work-integrated and service learning, connections to business and industry, and a supportive learning environment. Our post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas further enhance opportunities for working professionals to augment their knowledge and skills.  With programs in Arts, Business, Science and Horticulture, Health, Design, Trades and Technology, English language studies, adult upgrading and qualifying studies, KPU has proudly served the South Fraser Region of the Lower Mainland since 1981.   KPU has five campuses: three in Surrey, and one each in Richmond and Langley, with nearly 1,500 employees and over 20,000 students. The Position KPU is seeking a Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA).  This position is responsible for the overall leadership of KPU in a manner that achieves its goals and objectives.  The position is responsible for providing proposals, reports and recommendations to the Board of Governors, and its Finance and Audit Committee, as directed by the President. The VPFA provides support to the Board of Governors and its committees in the fulfillment of its governance responsibilities. This position contributes to the development, and has shared responsibility for, the successful implementation of a strategic plan that establishes goals, identifies key strategic issues and sets objectives and plans. In the context of KPU’s strategic and operating plans, the VPFA recommends annual personal performance objectives to the President and reports on progress against those objectives quarterly and annually. At the request of the President, the VPFA represents KPU’s interests to government agencies, school boards and other community groups. As well, the VPFA represents KPU to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training and to other educational institutions and associations. An accomplished leader in a post-secondary environment, the VPFA will have ideally earned a Master’s degree and have experience leading a successful finance and administration strategy preferably in a complex, unionized public sector organization. Drawing upon past successes in a field with a significant administrative profile, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in planning, project management, budgeting and process improvement, and will possess the ability to engage, inform and influence.  This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary and innovative leader to understand the challenges inherent in providing leadership in an academic environment where a high degree of consultation and collaboration is not only desirable but a requirement. They will appreciate that the primary goal of KPU is to provide an excellent level of educational experiences and services to students as well as supporting the educational requirements of the communities served by the University. This role reports to the to the President, and has executive responsibility for the functions of Finance and Procurement Services, Information and Educational Technology, Security and Emergency Planning, Campus and Community Planning, Facilities, daily operation of KPU’s five campuses, and Ancillary Services. Want to know more? Please visit our website to view the full position profile.   Who are we looking for? A range of senior and/or mid-level administrative experience in public administration. Demonstrated record of sound financial management. Senior level labour relations experience that includes complex issues in administering collective agreements. Strong communication skills, demonstrated in complex work environments, with a proven ability to hold dialogues with a wide variety of stakeholders, an ability to listen to concerns and to build confidence through follow-up actions. Demonstrated decision-making capacity together with an ability to ensure effective decision-making within a collegial environment. Effective organizational, problem-solving, planning and analytical skills; demonstrated use of sound judgment and reliable decision making. Superior organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation and business acumen. Demonstrated ability to present to and converse with senior stakeholders, including discussions with the Board of Governors. Experience managing multi-year, operational and capital budgets at the organization level. A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in strategic planning, project management, budgeting and process improvement; possesses the ability to engage, inform and influence. Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.   The Location: KPU is a multi-campus institution, frequent travel between campuses will be required.   

The Department of Library & Information Technology (LIBIT) invites applications for one (1) full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The preferred date of appointment is August 1, 2020. Located within the Faculty of Professional Studies, LibIT offers the Library and Information Technology Diploma in both online and on-campus formats as well as the Library Technician Post-diploma online certificate , in conjunction with Continuing Education. We seek collegial applicants who demonstrate our shared passion for, and commitment to, excellence in undergraduate teaching in a student-centred environment; who successfully integrate both current technologies and their scholarship into teaching; and who are experienced in the delivery of high-quality service in communities of practice, particularly libraries and related information centres. The successful candidate will teach a range of subjects across the Diploma Program, including foundational and elective courses. The candidate will be required to teach face-to-face on the Abbotsford campus and online. Professors at UFV teach, conduct scholarship, and participate in service activities. They are also expected to commit to ongoing professional development related to their teaching, scholarship, and service.

About the department The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Brock University strives to achieve a diverse, flexible, innovative, modern curriculum for educating undergraduate and graduate students in both mathematics and statistics; training students to learn how to acquire further knowledge and skills related to these areas and their myriad applications; carrying out world-class research in modern areas of mathematics, statistics, and math education; connecting and linking with other Departments and Faculties in teaching and research.   About the position The Department currently offers a BSc and an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics. The successful candidate is expected to have a primary role in the development of a new undergraduate program in Financial Mathematics, sustain and expand existing financial math courses, and teach undergraduate courses in the MICA (Mathematics Integrated with Computers and Applications) concentration. The successful candidate will also build a modern transdisciplinary research program which will strengthen and broaden the Department's MSc program, as well as contribute to a proposed joint PhD program with the Department of Computer Science. Commitment to develop new graduate courses and supervise graduate students in the areas of financial mathematics and mathematical modeling is anticipated.

About the department The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Brock University strives to achieve a diverse, flexible, innovative, modern curriculum for educating undergraduate and graduate students in both mathematics and statistics; training students to learn how to acquire further knowledge and skills related to these areas and their myriad applications; carrying out world-class research in modern areas of mathematics, statistics, and math education; connecting and linking with other Departments and Faculties in teaching and research. About the position The Department currently offers a BSc and an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics and is preparing to launch a new trans-disciplinary BSc in Data Sciences and Analytics as well as a new PhD Program in Computational, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences jointly with the Department of Computer Science. The Department will also be contributing to the development and delivery of engineering programs at Brock University. The successful candidate is expected to have a primary role in the development of these current and new programs in mathematics, data sciences and engineering.

About the department The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Brock University strives to achieve a diverse, flexible, innovative, modern curriculum for educating undergraduate and graduate students in both mathematics and statistics; training students to learn how to acquire further knowledge and skills related to these areas and their myriad applications; carrying out world-class research in modern areas of mathematics, statistics, and math education; connecting and linking with other Departments and Faculties in teaching and research.   About the Position The Department currently offers a BSc and MSc in Mathematics and Statistics and is preparing to launch a new trans-disciplinary BSc in Data Sciences and Analytics as well as a new PhD Program in Computational, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences jointly with the Department of Computer Science. Statistics graduates within the department have an outstanding placement record as professional statisticians with high reputation, working in diverse fields. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Data Science and Statistical Theory, providing a bridge between the existing Statistics program and the new Data Science program and will help to translate the former's success to the latter.

University of Alberta Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences - Department of Renewable Resources Endowed Chair in Forest Growth & Yield Assistant/Associate Professor Competition No.  -    A108241128 Closing Date  -    Will remain open until filled. The Department of Renewable Resources, in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Canada, invites applications for a candidate to serve as the Endowed Chair in Forest Growth & Yield. This is a tenure-track position; appointment as the Chair will be for five-year terms, renewable based on performance relative to the operating terms and objectives of the endowment. The Chair position is funded by industrial partners within the forest sector who are committed to working with the successful candidate in the development of a research program that will inform approaches to ensure sustainability of Alberta’s timber resource through developing an understanding of the impacts of climate, site, treatments, and other factors on forest growth. The research will include, for example, understanding the long-term outcomes of emerging approaches to harvest planning and silviculture. It is expected that the focus of the research program will be in Alberta, encompassing a variety of commercial forest types; e.g., areas dominated by varying mixtures of broadleaf (mainly aspen and balsam poplar) and conifer (mainly white spruce, black spruce, or lodgepole pine) tree species. Knowledge arising from the research should be incorporated into operational trials and to improvement of locally-relevant models of forest growth and yield. Through knowledge exchange, the research results will contribute to development of best practices recommendations, regulations and policy. The successful candidate's research will complement existing strengths of the Department in forest management, tree improvement and genetics, silviculture, forest ecology, conservation biology, reclamation, and soils. It is expected that the successful candidate will proactively develop collaborative relationships with colleagues in the department, across UofA, at other institutions, and will engage with organizations in the forest sector that have a vested interest in growth and yield (e.g., Forest Growth Organization of Western Canada (FGrOW), Alberta Agriculture & Forestry, Canadian Forest Service). Applicants must be willing and able to interact with industrial and government (federal, provincial) professionals in the development, transfer and application of research that supports the goals for ecological, economic and social sustainability of forests. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and actively contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants who are Registered Professional Foresters, or who have the credentials to obtain that designation in Alberta, will be favourably considered.  The Faculty emphasizes excellence in teaching; therefore evidence of novel approaches and interest in non-traditional teaching methods is expected. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in forest mensuration, growth & yield, biometrics, stand dynamics, forest management and related forestry courses. Effective supervision of graduate students and participation on graduate student committees is also required. An application package, including a cover letter, description of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae , teaching dossier, and names of three referees should be submitted (upload as a single PDF file) online. The Committee welcomes applications at any time and will begin considering candidates on March 21, 2020, continuing until the position is filled. Candidates selected for an interview can expect to be informed within a month. Additional information about the Renewable Resources Department and our research, undergraduate and graduate programs is available at: http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/ To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

Located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinabe-Algonquin people, near the Kichi Sìbi river, the University of Ottawa is seeking candidates for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Knowledge and Practices for Social Work Training. The University of Ottawa provides researchers with opportunities to develop partnerships with members of the Algonquin community and with a range of institutions, community organizations, and federal agencies. The University’s downtown campus is located near various Indigenous cultural and governance organizations, including the Native Women's Association of Canada , Métis Nation al Council, the Assembly of First Nations , Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami , and several Indigenous service providers. The University is seeking candidates who are Indigenous researchers (First Nation, Inuit or Métis ) who have a deep knowledge of indigeneity and significant experience in the social sciences, humanities, or education.  The research program undertaken by the Chair will result in a rethink of the teaching approaches and operations of social work programs and institutions in order to harmonize them, from a cultural perspective, based on traditional knowledge, values and teachings. Such transformations aim to enrich the training of future social workers by emphasizing interventions that support indigenous knowledge, values, and culture in order to directly enhance the health and well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities. Rooted in local, regional, and/or national research partnerships with Indigenous communities and the organizations that serve them, this CRC will produce practical and theoretical knowledge about the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples that is both disciplinary and multi-disciplinary in nature. The Chair will implement a creative and independent research program that is based on external research funding.   Tier 2 CRC program description Tier 2 Chairs , tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers , acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier 2 Chair, the institution receives $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs. Candidates should, at a minimum, be assistant or associate professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. Candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree must contact the University of Ottawa directly for questions related to their potential eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair. The institution may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (see acceptable justifications ). In such cases, the institution must submit to the Secretariat a formal justification (using the Tier 2 Justification Screening Form ), explaining why the nominee is still considered to be an emerging scholar. The University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.    Self-Declaration Form : In accordance with the University’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan , the selection will be limited to First Nations, Inuit and Métis scholars. Candidates from this group who wish to be considered for this position must complete the following self-declaration form: https://research.uottawa.ca/sites/research.uottawa.ca/files/edi_questionnaire_ovpr_for_prizes_en_24-oct-2018-converted_fillable.pdf The objective of this measure is to increase the representation of the four designated groups in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions.   Rank and salary : Regular tenure-track academic appointment in the Faculty of Social Sciences . This position is governed by a collective agreement between the University of Ottawa and  the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.

  The Department of Pharmacology at Dalhousie University is seeking to fill a tenure-stream position with an anticipated start date of January 2021 (negotiable). The successful applicant will have a PhD, or equivalent, and postdoctoral experience (at least two years preferred). Candidates should have a demonstrated record of, or potential for, high-quality research, teaching, and administrative service commensurate with their career stage. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a strong externally funded research program and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have expertise in pharmacology and genomics, preferably in research areas such as the integration of genomics and bioinformatics into personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, application of genomics in clinical pharmacology and effects of genetic variability on drug efficacy, pharmacokinetics or adverse drug reactions. The Department of Pharmacology maintains a strong research profile across a wide range of health-related fields. Information on the research activities of the Department of Pharmacology can be found at https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/pharmacology/research.html Dalhousie University provides exceptional opportunities for translational genomics research.  Both the CIHR Institutes of Genetics and Genome Atlantic are housed in close proximity to the Department of Pharmacology. Applicants should indicate their research alignment with genomics, which is one of the strategic areas within the Faculty of Medicine and in particular, the potential for research interactions with the Centre for Genomics Enhanced Medicine https://www.cgem.ca   and the Centre for Comparative Genomics & Evolutionary Bioinformatics http://cgeb.dal.ca .      

#FANU01-20 ACC   Assistant Professor School of Nursing College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences (Prince George and Rural) Tenure-Track   The University of Northern British Columbia invites applications for a Tenure-Track position in the School of Nursing at the rank of Assistant Professor, with proposed starting date of July 1, 2020. As an institution committee to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship. Applications with a combination of research, teaching and clinical nursing practice experience, who have demonstrated current clinical expertise in perinatal and Community Health are sought. The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include: development and delivery of courses that comprise of a full generalist nursing curriculum; research and scholarship (active and developing), establishing regional, national and international research linkages including establishing linages with the Northern Health Authority and some program coordination and leadership responsibilities may be required (includes policy and leadership development). The candidate will have the opportunity to teach in multiple modalities, including online and distance learning, within the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Applicants will be required to present evidence of research, teaching and practice excellence demonstrating their areas of expertise. Practice experience in rural/remote, northern, and/or indigenous community settings and experience teaching using mixed modalities are distinct assets. Strong organizational and teamwork skills, as well as high-level communication skills, are essential. Current British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals registration, or eligibility for registration, is required. Travel to other campuses and northern communities will be necessary, and a valid BC Driver’s license is required. The University of Northern British Columbia is ranked as one of Canada’s top small research intensive university with a core campus in Prince George and three regional campuses in northern BC. UNBC provides broad support for faculty to develop their research and teaching capabilities, a strong mandate for growth, a modern and comprehensive campus, and a distinct quality of life in central British Columbia. Nursing Education as UNBC includes a Rural Certificate in Nursing, a new Year 3-4 level, post 60 credit hour entry five consecutive semester BScN in Fort. Saint John, a collaborative BScN degree offered in conjunction with the College of New Caledonia (Prince George and Quesnel) and Coast Mountain College in Terrace, a MScN degree with thesis or project options, a MSc-FNP degree and a PhD Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program. For more information on UNBC’s School of Nursing: https;//www.unbc.ca/nursing. Applicants for this position should be a PhD prepared Registered Nurse (or close to completion) and have a growing record of scholarly activity, as well as present evidence of a record and commitment towards teaching excellence. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a creative and energetic nurse educator/scholar to contribute to a growing Nursing Program. The Assistant Professor will be an integral part of a dynamic team involved in an innovative and vibrant Nursing program at one of Canada’s leading undergraduate universities.   About the Community Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a core campus in Prince George and three regional campuses in Northern BC (Quesnel, Fort Saint John, and Terrace). We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the north. It is comprised of friendly communities, offering a wide range of outdoor activities including exceptional skiing, canoeing and kayaking, fly fishing, hiking and mountain biking. The lakes, forests and mountains of northern and central British Columbia offer an unparalleled natural environment in which to live and work. UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of B.C.’s leading research – intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the work. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive and supportive. Small classes and a connected community exemplify UNBC and mean that our student body gets to know their professors by name. Outstanding academics, hands-on research, unlimited adventure and a tight-knit campus community result in strong student satisfaction at UNBC. For the past 10 years, UNBC has placed in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings the only University of its size to achieve that feat. UNBC also recently placed amount the top four per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. For more information about living and working with the University of Northern British Columbia please refer to https;//www.unbc.ca/experience and http;//www.unbc.ca/provost/new-faculty.html. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary intuition.  

#FAED02-20 ACC   Assistant Professor Curriculum and Instruction School of Education (Prince George and Regional) College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences Tenure-Track Position   The University of Northern British Columbia invites applications for a Tenure-Track position in the School of Education at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a proposed starting date of July 1, 2020. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship. The ideal candidate will have a record of teaching and research excellence in the area of Curriculum and Instruction and will have, or be eligible for, registration with the BC Teacher Certification Branch. We are particularly seeking individuals with expertise in outstanding teaching practice related to literacy and/or numeracy. Teaching will be primarily at the undergraduate level, but the successful candidates must also be able to teach at other levels as requested by the School of Education Chair. The University of Northern British Columbia is ranked as Canada’s best small university with a core campus in Prince George and regional campuses throughout northern BC. This tenure-track position will be responsible for course delivery both at the Prince George campus, and across the regions. The School of Education offers both a Bed and a Med, with a focus on northern and rural education and a signature pedagogy of People, Place and Land . For more info about the School of Education, visit our website: http;//www.unbc.ca/education/. Applicants for this position should hold a PhD (in progress candidates may be considered) and have growing record of scholarly activity, as well as present evidence of a record and commitment towards teaching excellence.   About the Community Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North. It is a friendly community offering a wide range of outdoor activities including exceptional skiing, canoeing and kayaking, fly fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. The lakes, forests and mountains of northern and central British Columbia offer an unparalleled natural environment in which to live and work. UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, sciences, and the environment. As one of B.C.’s leading research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the work. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Small classes and a connected community exemplify UNBC and mean that our student body gets to know their professors by name. Outstanding academics, hands-on research, unlimited adventure and a tight-knit campus community result in strong student satisfaction at UNBC. For the past 10 years, UNBC has placed in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings, the only University of its size to achieve that feat. UNBC also recently placed among the top four per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. For more information about living and working with the University of Northern British Columbia please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and http://www.unbc.ca/provost/new_faculty.html . Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.  

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL KPU International Competition Number 20-30 As Canada’s only polytechnic university, we offer you the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community through a meaningful career working in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Join us and put your thoughts into action. About Kwantlen Polytechnic University At Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) we combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on and experiential learning opportunities that prepare our graduates for successful and rewarding careers, while also providing them with the critical understanding necessary for good citizenship. We ensure that our graduates are prepared for a lifetime of learning and re-learning so they can adapt to the fast pace of change in the workplace and in society at large. Located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, KPU offers a diverse range of credentials – including certificates, citations, diplomas and bachelor’s degrees – designed to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. We offer work-integrated and service learning, connections to business and industry, and a supportive learning environment. Our post-baccalaureate, graduate diplomas and certificates further enhance opportunities for working professionals to augment their knowledge and skills. With programs in Arts, Business, Science and Horticulture, Health, Design, Trades and Technology, English language studies, adult upgrading and qualifying studies, KPU has proudly served the South Fraser Region of the Lower Mainland since 1981.  KPU has five campuses: three in Surrey, and one each in Richmond and Langley, with nearly 1,500 employees and over 20,000 students. The Position KPU is seeking an Associate Vice President, International (AVP). This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of key international student-focused strategies in alignment with the University’s Vision 2023 and Academic Plan. This position will define a vision for the KPU International department under which all faculty, staff and students can pursue international perspectives in teaching, learning and scholarship. The AVP will create and build strategic partnerships worldwide with educational institutions, governments, professional associations, industry and overseas associates to promote KPU as a preferred destination for students. The AVP will encourage a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach, support academic excellence, and promote global citizenship in research, scholarship and teaching. The successful incumbent will continue to build and improve an enhanced student experience and will attract and support international and globally-minded students consistent with the University’s mission and vision.  An accomplished leader in international education, the AVP will have earned a Master’s or Professional degree and have experience leading a successful international strategy in an educational environment, ideally within a university. Drawing upon past successes in a field with a significant administrative profile, the successful candidate will promote the University both locally and internationally, and enhance the scope and prestige of KPU’s international presence. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary and innovative leader to strengthen KPU’s global citizenship, increase international learning opportunities, and foster a sense of social awareness and global responsibility through learning initiatives. This role reports to the Vice President, Students. Reporting directly to this position is the Director, Global Engagement, Director, Recruitment, Admissions and Articulation, Divisional Business Manager and Confidential Assistant. Want to know more? Please visit our website for the full position profile. The Location: KPU is a multi-campus institution, frequent travel between campuses will be required.  The Associate Vice President, International will have offices in both Surrey and Richmond, BC.  

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University is seeking an exceptional scholar with expertise in ethical theory applied to population and public health for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Further focus on ethical theory applied to global health, infectious disease, and/or climate change health is desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to establish a robust independent research program with a primary focus in the field of health ethics, attract research grants and publish their research in peer-reviewed venues appropriate to their discipline and topical expertise. Candidates should have demonstrated experience and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate curriculum development related to health ethics. At the undergraduate level, they should expect to teach courses in applied health ethics and the ethics of global health, infectious disease and/or climate change and health. They should also be able to teach graduate-level courses in these areas as well as propose new courses. Supervision of undergraduate Honours degree students, as well as graduate students will also be expected. The Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to social justice, respect for human dignity and equity.  Created in 2005, its mission is to improve the health of individuals and populations and to reduce health inequities through excellence in interdisciplinary research and education, in partnership with local, national and global communities. The successful candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team of more than 50 multi-disciplinary faculty members and will have the opportunity to engage with and teach outstanding students in the PhD, MSc, MPH, and BA/BSc programs.   Main duties of the post Research Establish an independent research program centered on the field of ethical theory applied to population and public health; Disseminate research findings by publishing high-quality scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals, books and other relevant channels, and through scholarly meetings or other knowledge translation activities; Secure external funding in the form of research grants, fellowships, and/or consultancies; and Respond to public enquiries related to their research activities.   Teaching Provide leadership on the development and delivery of curriculum related to public health ethics at the undergraduate and graduate levels; Teach three courses during the academic year within the undergraduate and graduate programs; Successfully supervise undergraduate honours students as well as MPH, MSc and PhD students.   Service Undertake service on FHS committees and contribute to the academic life of FHS and the wider community.

Situated in beautiful Wascana Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America, the University of Regina is a comprehensive institution, emphasizing excellence in teaching and research, as well as public service. Experiential learning and cross disciplinary teaching are strongly supported. The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science presently offers five-full programs in Electronic, Environmental, Industrial, Petroleum and Software Systems Engineering that are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. We also offer M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and other interdisciplinary graduate programs. The faculty offers unique Cooperative Education and Internship programs and has approximately 1400 undergraduate students and almost 250 graduate students (of which about 70 graduate students are in Ph.D. programs). The Faculty has a strong commitment to providing an excellent "systems approach" to engineering education for our students. Each program has a unique implementation of the systems theme, founded on the common underlying goal of producing engineering graduates with a strong base of technical knowledge and with the breadth of complementary skills that successful professional engineers should have in the workplace. The faculty enjoys close collaborative relationships with industry and government research laboratories. These include the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), and the Saskatchewan Research Council, both of which are located in Regina Research Park, adjacent to the campus. More information on the Faculty can be found on our website at:  www.uregina.ca/engg/. Software Systems Engineering is designed to develop engineers skilled in the professional construction and engineering of software systems and their life cycles. Examples of such systems include World Wide Web transactional systems, management information systems, interactive multimedia systems, game software systems, mobile computing, decision support, artificial intelligence, web portals, network technologies, cloud computing, and security systems. Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in the Lab Instructor category. A strong commitment to teaching and development of lab courses as well as faculty and university service is required with a preference for individuals with industrial and/or previous teaching experience. The successful candidate must have the ability and enthusiasm to conduct undergraduate lab courses in one or more of the areas of specialization as well as in core Software Engineering concepts.  The candidate will be expected to become knowledgeable in at least one additional specialization area over the course of their employment. The ability to work in a team environment within the Software Systems Engineering program is a valued characteristic of the successful candidate.

The Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), and the IWK Health Centre (IWK) are jointly recruiting for the position of Head for the University and the Department of Psychiatry for the NSHA - Central Zone, and the IWK. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced and accomplished individual with demonstrated clinical, academic and administrative leadership and a vision to lead the clinical and academic mandate of this dynamic department.  The Department of Psychiatry is a clinical academic department within the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Its mission is threefold—to provide excellent clinical care, superior educational programs and to support cutting edge research in psychiatry. The department boasts a strong research program collaborating with researchers locally, nationally and internationally. Our members support primary care and provide expert secondary and tertiary mental health care to the people of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island through the mental health programs at the NSHA and IWK which the Department oversees and leads In addition to the above, the Head is responsible for child and adolescent psychiatry teaching programs and research at the IWK. The IWK provides quality care to women, children, youth and families in the Maritimes and beyond. It is engaged in leading-edge research, works to promote healthy lifestyles for families, and supports education opportunities for health professionals and their learners. Services provided by the IWK are delivered through three programs: Children’s Health, Mental Health and Addictions, and Women’s and Newborn Health. Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada, with more than 18,500 students, including 3,500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. Its medical school, founded in 1868, teaches scientific excellence and humanity in medicine, facilitates leading health research, influences social and health policy, and helps drive the regional economy. Through Dalhousie, the Department of Psychiatry is affiliated with New Brunswick’s Horizon Health Network and has additional affiliated staff throughout the Maritime provinces. NSHA is the largest employer in the province. More than 23,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and 7,000 volunteers combine to provide care at more than 45 facilities throughout the province. The Central Zone provides core health services to 400,000 Halifax region residents (40% of the population of Nova Scotia) and tertiary and quaternary acute care services to residents of Atlantic Canada. The QEII Health Sciences Centre is the principal teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University, and a centre for health care research. The position is a five-year, limited term appointment with an underlying continuing academic appointment. The Department Head position is subject to renewal for a second five-year term conditional on satisfactory annual performance evaluations and a positive review of the first term as Head.

COLLEGE OF NURSING RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR POSITIONS The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is seeking applications for two outstanding candidates for a tenured or tenure track position (23683, 28012) at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Expertise in either leadership, the older adult, mental health or Indigenous health will be an asset. COLLEGE OF NURSING PROFILE: The College of Nursing is one of five colleges within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) at the University of Manitoba. The College of Nursing offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) program is a concept based curriculum and offers state-of-the-art simulation learning. The BN program is also delivered in partnership with the University College of the North in The Pas and Thompson. A new Bachelor of Midwifery program is in development. The Aboriginal Nursing Cohort Initiative (ANCI) provides students with Indigenous ancestry with academic and personal supports to facilitate success. At the graduate level, the College of Nursing offers a Master’s Program with four streams, including Nurse Practitioner (NP), administration, education and clinical practice streams. In addition, the College offers a PhD in Nursing Program. The Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research (MCNHR) is a research unit within the College of Nursing. The MCNHR is the only research centre in Manitoba that is solely dedicated to facilitating and supporting collaborative nursing and health research. The College has clinical practice and research links with other universities nationally and internationally and with a number of research institutes in Manitoba. We are proud of our three Research Chairs: a Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Engagement in Health Research and Healthcare; a Manitoba Research Chair in Caregiver Communication, and a Clinical Scientist, Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program. The College of Nursing has a strong commitment to the Indigenous community, to accessibility and diversity, and to a wide range of practice environments. The College of Nursing also facilitates Clinical Competency Assessments for the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. Visit our website at umanitoba.ca/nursing for more information. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Activities and expectations include developing and maintaining an ongoing program of funded research. Evidence of scholarly and research activity may take the form of funded research, peer-reviewed publications in reputable scholarly journals, invited papers delivered to academic or professional research projects, and/or other scholarly activities. Teaching nursing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas of expertise; participating in the education of graduate students through thesis/capstone project supervision; service in College, University, and professional committees and activities; and where relevant, practicing in an area of clinical expertise is required. Qualifications: A PhD in Nursing or a related health discipline, and evidence of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba is required. Additional qualifications include evidence of a beginning program of research and scholarship, including funded research and peer-reviewed publications, as well as evidence of previous effective teaching. Applicant will possess strong communication skills, clinical expertise as relevant, and the ability to establish collegial relationships. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: The successful candidate will carry out independent research, as well as work effectively in research teams. Evidence of a level of research activity and scholarship consistent with indicators is required, such as the following: i) an established independent research program, individual or collaborative, which goes beyond the work of the applicant’s PhD degree or since his/her appointment representing a significant contribution to the field of study or area of expertise; ii) the impact, quality, originality and number of publications, comparable to norms for the field and the rank of the applicant. The forum for publication will normally be taken into consideration; iii) a track record of research funding at a level which is appropriate for the discipline, field and rank; iv) the amount and quality of research in collaboration with outside bodies such as clinical and/or community agencies, government or industry; effective graduate student research supervision; provide leadership and/or participate in development, revision and coordination of leading edge courses; assist in formulation and implementation of the College’s research plans, strategies and objectives; provide research leadership and assist colleagues to increase their research skills and outputs. Qualifications: A PhD in Nursing or a related health discipline, and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba is required. An established research record in health care including a number of peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain competitive research grants and establish research networks. There must be evidence of a capacity to build and maintain strong relationships through all levels of professional engagement with partner organizations and demonstrated ability to supervise research students and research projects. A proven track record of excellence in teaching, course development and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a relevant clinical background is required. Applicants for Associate Professor must have evidence of a well-developed and established program of research in a particular health-related area, current, competitive national grant funding, strong publications track record, and an established national reputation. The applicant will possess strong communication skills, clinical expertise as relevant, and the ability to establish collegial relationships. FULL PROFESSOR: The successful candidate will be expected to carry out activities including maintaining an ongoing program of funded research. Evidence of a level of research activity and scholarship consistent with indicators is required, such as the following: i) the impact, quality, originality and number of research publications, while in the current rank, comparable to norms for the research field and the rank of the applicant. The forum for publication will normally be taken into consideration. ii) a fully established and recognized research program; iii) an established national and international reputation, as evidenced, for example, by publication in high quality international journals, by being invited to present plenary session or keynote talks at major national and international conferences, by being invited to serve on grant selection committees or research review boards, or similar signs of recognition; iv) a track record of research funding at a level which is appropriate for the discipline, field and rank; v) the amount and quality of research in collaboration with outside bodies such as clinical and/or community agencies, government and industry; successful masters and doctoral student thesis research supervision; provide leadership and/or participate in development, revision and coordination of leading edge courses; provide high quality teaching and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate level; assist in formulation and implementation of the College’s research plans, strategies and objectives; provide research leadership and assist colleagues to increase their research skills and outputs. Qualifications: A PhD in Nursing or a related health discipline, and evidence of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba is required. Additional qualifications include evidence of success as an independent health-related researcher with an innovative and internationally-recognized research program, as proven by peer-reviewed publications and funding from CIHR and other nationally and/or internationally-recognized funding agencies; demonstrated excellence in teaching and graduate supervision at the doctoral level; evidence of administrative and leadership skills. Applicant will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, clinical expertise as relevant, and the ability to establish collegial relationships. Successful applicants will be required to teach courses on-site or by various distance educational modalities, conduct their program of research and provide leadership in service type duties. Start Date: July 1, 2020 or as soon as possible. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering  is seeking outstanding candidates for a TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING Applications are invited for an exceptional candidate in the area of Materials Engineering in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, effective July 1, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.  The successful applicant will receive a Probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  The rank will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience in teaching and research. We seek an energetic and dynamic colleague who will be able to positively contribute to both teaching and research efforts in the Department in the area of materials engineering.  All specialties within the broadly defined area of materials engineering will be considered, including: energy materials, photovoltaic materials, nanomaterials, composite materials, mechanical properties of materials, among others, studied by theoretical, computational and/or experimental methodologies. For a probationary appointment, successful  candidates will have completed a PhD degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or relevant similar field, demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in research, including evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates independent research potential leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate should provide evidence of teaching at the university level and will be expected to teach a variety of introductory and advanced mechanical engineering undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses on materials, industrial materials, energy materials, composite materials and/or mechanical properties of materials.  In addition, the candidate will be expected to supervise graduate students and participate in other educational and professional activities including administrative duties within the Department, Faculty and University. He/she will also be strongly encouraged to build collaborations with other researchers in MME and in other Departments and Faculties across campus.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is required for this appointment. Situated along the banks of the Thames River in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000, Western University is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. Western University has a full-time enrollment of about 32,000 students in a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about Western can be found at http://www.uwo.ca/ , the Faculty of Engineering at http://www.eng.uwo.ca/ , the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at http://www.eng.uwo.ca/mechanical/ . Western Engineering’s Mission, Vision and Values can be found at http://www.eng.uwo.ca/faculty_staff/img/Values_Mission_Statement.pdf . Western’s Recruitment & Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families. The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering has research expertise in: biomechanics, design and manufacturing, mechatronics, robotics, sensors, controls, materials, solid mechanics, and thermo-fluids. Western Engineering is home to nine leading research institutes and centers such as the Fraunhofer Project Centre for Composites Research and the Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources as well as university research infrastructure including special facilities: nano-fabrication laboratory, Surface Science Western, and the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment (WindEEE) Dome.  

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), University of Guelph, is seeking applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Integrating Social Science into One Health . The successful candidate will be appointable to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in a CSAHS Department: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition; Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. Exceptional emerging scholars whose research extends into social sciences transdisciplinary scholarship examining critical problems at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health are invited to apply for this position. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship is grounded in and/or employs innovative mixed methods and community-engaged research. Areas of research focus might include, but are not limited to, Indigenous land relationships, well-being and culture, water, food, and land issues, the implications of climate change on traditional plant/animal foods and livelihoods, and the knowledge-policy-practice interface. Geographical area of expertise is open, which can be in Canada and/or beyond, and we encourage applicants who conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities, broadly and globally defined, to apply for this position.