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Provost and Vice-Rector, Research
Concordia University is seeking to appoint a Provost and Vice-Rector, Research. This appointment is for a five-year term, is renewable upon an open search and will commence on June 1, 1999.
Concordia is a large urban university with 24,000 full- and part-time students on two campuses, one in downtown Montreal (Sir George Williams), the other at the West end of the city (Loyola). The University is responsive to the needs of a diverse student population as well as to the bilingual and multicultural environment in which it resides. It is a welcoming community where values of equality, non-discrimination and tolerance of diversity are appreciated and actively promoted. Within this environment, the University provides more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs through four Faculties (Arts and Science, Commerce and Administration, Engineering and Computer Science, and Fine Arts), in addition to the associated Colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
The Provost and Vice-Rector, Research reports to the Rector as the senior academic officer of the University. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-Rector, Research are the Deans of the four Faculties and School of Graduate Studies, the Director of University Libraries, and other Directors of the academic service units.
The Provost and Vice-Rector, Research is responsible for the effective administration of the University's academic activities - teaching, research and curriculum. The Provost and Vice-Rector, Research is expected to: exercise academic leadership; function as a key member of the senior administrative team of the University; support excellence and integrity in teaching and research and foster a climate that encourages the pursuit of innovation in these activities; encourage the development of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs; encourage the ongoing development and provision of high-quality education and services to students; oversee the academic planning process, and ensure effective implementation and follow-up of that process; and develop academic links and further partnerships with other institutions as appropriate.
Candidates should possess a solid background, vision, and a progressive outlook in university teaching, research and administration; a record of distinguished scholarly achievement; a sound understanding of the university system in Canada and in Quebec; the ability to consult and communicate effectively; and fluency in French and English.
Applications and nominations, with biographical information, should be sent by 7 October 1998 to:
Diane Hastings, Secretary
Advisory Search Committee for Provost and Vice-Rector, Research
c/o Vice-Rector, Institutional Relations and Secretary-General
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8
Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and disabled persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Confidentiality of application and nominations is assured.