The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Science. The University of British Columbia is the third largest university in Canada and has been consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. Established in 1908, UBC is a publicly supported, comprehensive university comprising 17 faculties on two campuses, 11 schools, and 22 centres and institutes.

The goal of Trek 2010 – UBC’s strategic vision for the 21st century – is to prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. For more information on Trek 2010, please see www.trek2000.ubc.ca.

The UBC Faculty of Science, which comprises nine Departments: Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology and Immunology, Physics and Astronomy, Statistics, and Zoology, is home to some of the world’s leading researchers and innovative teachers.

Faculty members are at the cutting edge of science within a wide array of specializations and interdisciplinary research. Over the last five years, Faculty scientists received a total of close to $310 million in research funding, with a record amount of $80 million in this past fiscal year.

There are several new science research facilities either recently completed or nearly completed, including the Life Sciences Institute, the Fisheries Centre, and the Biodiversity Centre. The Faculty includes 369 full time faculty members, 6,979 undergraduate students, and 1,042 graduate students. For additional information, please visit: www.science.ubc.ca. Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, the Dean is a member of the University’s senior administration and the Executive Officer of the Faculty. He/she will continue to develop the Faculty’s vision and meet the goals articulated in the University’s Trek 2010 vision document and the Academic Plan.

The successful candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, a distinguished research record, proven leadership ability, a demonstrated focus on the student experience, and a strong commitment to excellence in research, education, and community outreach. The ability to support and motivate research and learning activities, a strategic and innovative leadership style, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

The appointment will ideally commence on July 1, 2006. Applications or nominations for this position, indicating the qualifications on the basis of which the individual merits consideration, should be submitted in confidence to the address shown below.

The closing date for receiving applications is February 28, 2006. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The University encourages all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Janet Wright & Associates Inc., 21 Bedford Road, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2J9, Fax: 416-923-8311, ubcscience@jwasearch.com.