APPOINTMENT OF
PROVOST AND
VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
INFORMATION FOR
CANDIDATES
CONTENTS
3—
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
4—
OUR UNIVERSITY
5—
OUR CAMPUS
6—
OUR ADVANTAGE
8—
OUR PLAN
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OUR BUDGET
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OUR COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
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OUR GOVERNING BODIES
12—
OUR SIGNATURE AREAS
13—
OUR ONGOING PROGRESS
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OUR SENIOR ADMINISTRATION GROUP
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OUR HOME
17—
OUR NEXT PROVOST
21—
HOW TO APPLY
22—
DID YOU KNOW?
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OUR TIME
IS NOW
The University of Saskatchewan is a
remarkable place.
As president and vice-chancellor, I might be
a touch biased. But there is no mistaking the
success our university has seen in its over
100-year history, and the ambitions we have
for the next 100—starting now.
We have educated a prime minister of
Canada and multiple premiers, including
Saskatchewan’s current leader. Nobel Prize
winners have walked our halls, along with an
Academy Award winner, Rhodes Scholars and
Olympic medalists.
Campus comes to life each year with over 20,000 students and thousands
of faculty and staff members who have great passion for their dreams, and
for the U of S. The expertise and the potential that exists here could make
even the staunchest pessimist dream of a better tomorrow. Protecting
water security, feeding a growing world population, creating more effective
public policy, recognizing the value of art and culture to society—this list
only scratches the surface of work being done at our university.
As a new president, I have the opportunity to add to my strong leadership
team with a new provost and vice-president academic. This position is
crucial to the success of our university, and to the education of another
generation of students.
The person we choose will work with me and with others to continue
building on our past success, and to create what promises to be a bright
future.
Peter Stoicheff
President, University of Saskatchewan
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OUR
UNIVERSITY
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is a major research-intensive
university and a member of the U15, the top research universities in Canada.
The U of S was originally home to two colleges: agriculture, and arts and
science. These colleges continue to play an important role. We are well known
globally for our expertise in agriculture and bioresources, and the College
of Arts and Science is home to more of our students than any other college.
Since our early days, the campus has grown and evolved to also include a full
range of health science and professional colleges, and a cluster of world-class
research facilities, including the Canadian Light Source, VIDO-InterVac, the
Global Institute for Food Security and the Global Institute for Water Security.
Due in part to the high quality of research infrastructure, we have six areas of
special focus: Aboriginal Peoples, agriculture, energy and mineral resources,
animal and human health, synchrotron science and water security. In these
signature areas of study, and many others, we have attracted a host of
pre-eminent faculty and researchers.
In addition to having the opportunity to work and study at one of Canada’s
top research universities, our students, faculty, researchers and staff enjoy a
high level of support typical of a smaller university, creating an environment
that inspires collaboration, innovation and discovery. Our students have the
opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in their field of study,
whether by taking part in an internship or co-op program, participating in a
field class, or by taking advantage of a study abroad or exchange program at
another Canadian or international institution.
Our population of international students and self-declared Aboriginal
students is growing. Our diverse community of students, staff and faculty
creates an environment where all can feel welcome, and a culture of learning,
growth and deeper understanding that extends beyond the classroom. In
the spirit of Treaty Six, in whose territory the University of Saskatchewan is
located, our vision is to be recognized as a place where many peoples come
together to engage in mutually respectful relations and dialogues.
After students’ time on campus is complete, they join an illustrious group of
more than 148,000 alumni who are spread across the globe. Our graduates
are known for their work ethic, resourceful nature and determination, and will
continue to build on our history of success to address the world’s challenges
now and in the future.
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OUR CAMPUS
The beauty of our campus is undeniable.
Often discussed as one of the most beautiful in Canada, our main campus is home to
a Canadian National Historic Site, seven museums, an observatory, a sculpture garden,
walking paths along the river, and, in the heart of it all, the Bowl, a green space where
people gather to socialize, study, rest and exercise.
The past decade has seen considerable development on campus, including the Health
Sciences Building, where students from a number of disciplines can learn, study and
research together, new residence buildings and a significant renovation of the Place
Riel Student Centre.
All of these new spaces give even more life to our campus. Plays, musical
performances, sports—there are plenty of activities that bring our community
together. For students and faculty that join us from around the world, our campus
becomes home, where they live, work and play.
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OUR
ADVANTAGE
While we have much in common with other universities, there are also things
that set us apart, and we are proud to stand out from the others. Here are
just a few things that give us our edge.
WE ARE PROUD OF
OUR HISTORY.
From our humble beginnings as one historic building in a prairie field
shortly after Saskatchewan became a province, we have created one of
the most beautiful campuses in Canada through our more than 100-year
history, flourishing along with the province itself.
WE ARE FOCUSED ON
THE FUTURE.
Our widely admired integrated planning process and clear priorities for the
future will help guide the U of S to our goal of becoming one of the most
distinguished universities in Canada and the world.
WE MAKE OUR STUDENTS
OUR PRIORITY.
As our student population continues to diversify, we are committed to
creating the services and supports they need to be successful. We have
recently added over 1,000 student residence beds so more students can live
on campus. We are also in the process of building the Gordon Oakes Redbear
Student Centre, an inclusive space for gathering and learning.
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WE HAVE PEOPLE WHO NEVER
CEASE TO AMAZE US.
Our staff and faculty are doing some incredible things. Over 7,500 people
work, teach and conduct research at the U of S, and the work they are
doing makes headlines. From developing medical isotopes to exploring the
artistic side of surgery, there is always a new story to tell.
WE KNOW OUR NAME IS SO
MUCH MORE THAN A NAME.
We are not just the University of Saskatchewan; we are a university for
Saskatchewan. We recognize the value of being able to call our province
home. We work with people across Saskatchewan through our University
Senate, and our leaders have the opportunity to directly interact with
communities throughout Saskatchewan and around the world on the
president’s tour.
WE GIVE OUR EXPERTS
THE PROPER TOOLS.
Canada’s only synchrotron, the Canadian Light Source, sits on our campus,
as well as VIDO-InterVac, a world leader in developing vaccines and
technologies that fight infectious diseases. We also have the Global Institute
for Water Security that is home to a Canada Excellence Research Chair, the
Global Institute for Food Security and a world-class Toxicology Centre.
WE ARE ALL
HUSKIES.
Our Huskies Athletics program celebrated its centennial in 2011 and our
teams are still going strong. Our student athletes excel both on and off
the field, and they help us show people across the country what U of S
determination really looks like.
WE ARE CREATING A
HEALTHIER TOMORROW.
Our campus is home to a full range of health-science colleges and schools:
dentistry, kinesiology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and nutrition, physical
therapy, public health and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
The new Health Sciences Building provides the space our health-science
researchers and students need to work together across disciplines, and
supports the education of the next generation of health-care professionals.
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OUR PLAN
The University of Saskatchewan has an integrated planning process that
many have emulated. By looking ahead in multiple-year cycles, we can focus
our energy and resources on areas of importance to the university and chart
our course for the future. Together, our community shapes our path through
the integrated plan.
We are currently in the midst of our third integrated plan, aptly titled Promise
and Potential, which you can learn more about at usask.ca/plan. It outlines
four areas of focus for the years 2012 – 2017:
KNOWLEDGE CREATION
ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
INNOVATION IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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OUR
BUDGET
The U of S is a$1-billion organization. The majority of our funding comes from
the provincial government, although we also have revenue from donors, other
levels of government and funding agencies, tuition and other sources.
In 2012/13, we successfully reduced our expenses in order to avoid a potential
multi-million dollar annual deficit by 2016. We continue to find ways to use
our resources in a more effective and sustainable way, and that will remain a
priority for the U of S.
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Government of SK
Total:
$1,019 M
Other
Tuition and fees
25
Gifts
29
Investments
128
Other
government
Sales/other
99
83
Government of
Canada
69
85
2014 REVENUE BY SOURCE
$ IN MILLIONS
For more information on the finances of the
university, see our latest annual report at
usask.ca/reporting/annual_reports.
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OUR COLLEGES
AND SCHOOLS
We are home to 13 colleges, and three schools that focus on graduate
students. Many of our colleges have now celebrated their centennials, and
they continue to evolve to best prepare our students for the ever-changing
landscape when they complete their education.
Our students choose from nearly 200 undergraduate degree options and
over 120 graduate degree options to find the best fit for them.
AGRICULTURE AND
BIORESOURCES
JOHNSON-SHOYAMA GRADUATE
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
ARTS AND SCIENCE
KINESIOLOGY
DENTISTRY
LAW
EDUCATION
MEDICINE AND
THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
EDWARDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
NURSING
ENGINEERING
PHARMACY AND NUTRITION
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND
SUSTAINABILITY
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
GRADUATE STUDIES AND
RESEARCH
WESTERN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY
MEDICINE
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OUR GOVERNING
BODIES
The U of S has a tri-cameral governance structure, composed of the
Board of Governors, University Council and University Senate.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Made up of 11 members, the board is responsible for overseeing and
directing all matters related to the management, administration and
control of the university’s property, revenues and financial affairs.
Its members include two members elected by the senate, five members
appointed by the government, one student and one faculty member, and
the chancellor and president as ex officio members. This group meets at
least six times a year.
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
Council is responsible for overseeing and directing the university’s academic
affairs. Chaired by an elected faculty member, the 116 members of council
include the president, provost and vice-president academic, two faculty
members from each college, each affiliated and federated college and
the library, one student representing each college and each affiliated and
federated college, and 54 faculty members at large.
UNIVERSITY SENATE
Some of the responsibilities of the senate include making recommendations
regarding the establishment or disestablishment of any college, school or
department, the granting of honorary degrees and non-academic student
discipline.
Members include representatives of the university, the Ministry of Advanced
Education, representatives from federated and affiliated colleges, elected
members from districts in the province and members at large, students, and
representatives of key professional societies, groups and organizations.
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OUR SIGNATURE AREAS
Although we offer a wide breadth of programming, and our researchers work across a range
of disciplines, we also have areas of special importance to our institution. They include:
ABORIGINAL PEOPLES: ENGAGEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP
By 2050, half of Saskatchewan’s population may be of Aboriginal ancestry, a demographic shift
that creates challenge and opportunity. Our shared journey will help advance Indigenous and
non-Indigenous ways of knowing and prepare a new generation of Aboriginal youth for the
global knowledge economy.
AGRICULTURE: FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS FOR A
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Projections show that food production must double by 2050 to feed the world’s growing
population. We are working to strengthen Saskatchewan’s agricultural leadership with new
science, technology and policies to help feed a hungry world adequately, safely and sustainably.
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES: TECHNOLOGY AND
PUBLIC POLICY FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
Demand for energy and natural resources is starting to outpace supply. Clean energy solutions,
sustainable resource development and sound policy development are vital to meet future
demand while conserving ecosystems and sharing the benefits with all.
ONE HEALTH: SOLUTIONS AT THE ANIMAL-HUMANENVIRONMENT INTERFACE
Health for all species is inextricably linked to challenges such as emerging diseases, water and
food safety, and environmental degradation. We are working to develop scientific, public health
and policy approaches that integrate human, animal and ecosystem health.
SYNCHROTRON SCIENCES: INNOVATION IN HEALTH,
ENVIRONMENT AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
With Canada’s only synchrotron and the largest number of synchrotron users of any university
in Canada, we are harnessing powerful imaging and analytical techniques to solve challenges
in health, environment, materials science and other areas of global social and economic
importance.
WATER SECURITY: STEWARDSHIP OF THE WORLD’S
FRESHWATER RESOURCES
Climate change, pollution and overuse are putting severe strain on the quality and quantity of
fresh water for drinking, sanitation and food production. We are developing new interdisciplinary
science, technology and policy to address these urgent issues.
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OUR
ONGOING
PROGRESS
Although we have come a long way since 1907, we’re not ones to rest on our
laurels. Some of recent accomplishments speak to our drive to always move
forward, building on our past success.
We received our largest-ever federal research grant in 2015 as part of the
Canada First Excellence Research Fund (CFREF). That funding will allow a team
of interdisciplinary researchers, led by the Global Institute for Food Security and
working with partners outside the university, to find ways to feed a growing world
population.
In addition to GIFS, we have expert reserachers working in mnay other cuttingedge faciltiies. In 2013, we commissioned the International Vaccine Centre, now
part of VIDO-InterVac, making it one of the most advanced containment level 3
facilities in the world. In 2014, the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear
Innovation completed construction on a cyclotron, which will produce isotopes
needed for medical research and treatment.
Our next opening will be the Gordon Oakes Redbear Student Centre, a place for
gathering and student support, is scheduled to open in early 2016.
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OUR SENIOR
ADMINISTRATION
GROUP
PETER STOICHEFF
ERNIE BARBER
President and
Vice-Chancellor
Provost and Vice-President
Academic (interim)
KAREN CHAD
GREG FOWLER
Vice-President Research
Vice-President Finance
and Resources
CURRENTLY VACANT
Vice-President Advancement and Community Engagement
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATION
Shari Baraniuk
CIO and Associate Vice-President
Information and Communications
Technology
Jim Basinger
Associate Vice-President Research
Patricia McDougall
Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning
Ivan Muzychka
Associate Vice-President
Communications
Cheryl Carver
Associate Vice-President Human Resources
John Rigby
Associate Provost Institutional
Planning and Assessment
Jeff Dumba
Associate Vice-President Financial Services
Division
Colin Tennent
Associate Vice-President Facilities
Management Division
Jim Germida
Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations
Elizabeth Williamson
University Secretary
Beth Horsburgh
Associate Vice-President Research – Health
DEANS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Adam Baxter-Jones
Graduate Studies and Research (interim)
Carol Rodgers
Kinesiology
Beth Bilson
Law (interim)
Preston Smith
Medicine
Peta Bonham-Smith
Arts and Science (interim)
Bruce Sparling
Engineering (acting)
Mary Buhr
Agriculture and Bioresources
Toddi Steelman
School of Environment and
Sustainability
Lorna Butler
Nursing
Douglas Freeman
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Kathleen McNutt
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School
of Public Policy
George Mutwiri
School of Public Health (interim)
Daphne Taras
Edwards School of Business
Gerry Uswak
Dentistry
Kishor Wasan
Pharmacy and Nutrition
Vicki Williamson
University Library
Michelle Prytula
Education
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OUR
HOME
We are proud to call Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada home. Saskatoon is
the biggest city in Saskatchewan, with a population of about 250,000. The
University of Saskatchewan sits in the centre of the city on the banks of the
South Saskatchewan River.
Saskatoon is well known for many things—its beautiful riverbank and skylines,
the many bridges that join the city across the water, its warm and sunny
summers and its less than warm winters. Luckily, the sun still shines even on
the coldest days. In fact, Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in Canada.
There are year-round festivals, activities and celebrations to take part in, and a
blossoming foodie and local shopping scene that has people talking.
The city, and the province, has seen significant growth in recent years. Though
it is getting bigger, it still retains its sense of community. It is a university town,
and the university is an important part of what makes Saskatoon so special.
Although our main campus is located in Saskatoon, we are truly the province’s
university. Programs and partnerships with other colleges and schools make
it easy for students to complete a U of S degree while staying at home in their
communities around the province.
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OUR NEXT PROVOST
University of Saskatchewan
Appointment of Provost and Vice-President Academic
Position Profile for Appointment – December 2015
PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
The provost and vice-president academic is responsible, in concert with the president, for
providing leadership and direction to a wide-range of individuals, including: other members
of the university’s senior leadership team such as fellow vice-presidents, associate vicepresidents, deans, associate and assistant deans, and heads of major administrative units.
The provost also provides leadership to a diverse academic community of more than 60
department heads, 1,000 faculty members, as well as professional and administrative staff in
the colleges and reporting units across the U of S. The provost is complemented by a senior
team including two vice-provosts, the chief information officer and associate vice-president
of information and communications technology, and the associate provost of institutional
planning and assessment.
Units reporting directly to the provost include:
•the deans and executive directors of the university’s colleges and schools;
•vice-provost of faculty relations;
•vice-provost of teaching and learning;
•chief information officer and associate vice-president of information and
communications technology; and
•associate provost of institutional planning and assessment.
The provost and vice-president academic functions in a highly demanding environment
that requires constant scanning for issues and challenges against multiple priorities and
demands on limited resources. The work is of high volume and is complex. Decisions ranging
from the mundane to critical are required on a routine basis. A high level of concentration
and ability to make difficult decisions and judgment calls are crucial.
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THE POSITION
The provost and vice-president academic is the senior academic, planning and budget
officer at the University of Saskatchewan. The office combines academic leadership with
leadership on institutional planning and budgeting.
Reporting to the president, the provost plays an integral role in the establishment
and achievement of the strategic directions and academic priorities of the university;
holds primary responsibility for developing and implementing the institutional-level
planning initiatives that are essential to the strategic positioning of the University of
Saskatchewan; develops and implements a multi-year budget framework that supports
the university’s priorities; provides senior leadership on major infrastructure projects; is
responsible for the overall supervision of the university’s academic programs, including
teaching, research, service and performance of faculty; assumes a leadership role in the
development of academic policy; liaises and negotiates with government on matters
related to academic, planning and budgeting matters; and provides direct assistance
and advice to the president in the discharge of the president’s duties. S/he acts with full
authority of the president for all internal matters affecting the university.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE
FOLLOWING OUTCOMES:
Strategic Planning
•Developing, implementing and ensuring progress on the university’s integrated plan, as
well as ensuring adherence to the multi-year budget framework
•Collaborating with the president to advocate and promote the university’s strategic
directions by ensuring the alignment of academic and administrative plans, interests and
outcomes with the university’s integrated plan
•Providing credible and complete information and identifying issues and risks to Deans’
Council, the president, the board and other relevant committees as appropriate
•Raising awareness with provincial and other levels of government with respect to the
university’s interests and the impact of proposed policy and legislative decisions
Leadership
•Providing leadership through Deans’ Council and other mechanisms to deans and
other senior academic administrators that actively encourages excellence in teaching,
scholarship and research
•Fostering academic excellence that will further the reputation of the university as a leader
in teaching, research and community engagement, and overseeing the development,
quality and administration of academic programs within the collegial processes
•Developing, implementing and supporting academic policies and providing leadership for
quality assessment at all levels within the university
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People and Environment
•Ensuring positive, diverse, and inclusive work and learning environments among
academic and administrative units in all parts of the university
•Proactively and strategically recruiting and retaining outstanding senior leaders and
staff at all levels, including associate vice-presidents and deans
•Mentoring associate vice-presidents, deans and other senior academic administrators
and ensuring their success by developing and implementing high standards of
performance and monitoring outcomes
•Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with unions and the
university’s faculty, staff and student associations
Financial and Resource Management
•Developing innovative and creative solutions to resource challenges by re-allocating
resources to align with and support the outcomes of the university’s integrated plan
•Leading the Provost’s Committee on Integrated Planning (PCIP) and ensuring that
integrity and transparency are features of all decision making in that forum
•Ensuring long-term growth and sustainability of the university’s physical, financial
and human resources
Risk Management
•Implementing and maintaining an effective system of checks and balances with
respect to financial management and assets, which include general safeguarding and
stewardship of all resources (financial, physical and human)
•Ensuring communication and education about, and compliance with, provincial laws
and regulations and university policies and collective agreements
•Displaying accountability and transparency of activities, information and reports
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SELECTION CRITERIA
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE EVIDENCE OF
THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, CAPABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
•Proven senior administrative management experience in a large and complex university.
Possession of organizational skills, strong financial acumen, including experience
managing budgets, and experience leading through significant change would be a
major asset.
•Academic credentials and professional experiences sufficient to ensure credibility in an
institution of higher learning. An understanding of the environment and challenges in
which both research and pedagogy is conducted at a top-tier Canadian university.
•The ability to earn respect, listen, communicate, find practical solutions to problems,
exercise stewardship over resources, work decisively and effectively with senior staff, and
to form, lead and maintain successful teams within units and across the university.
•Proven track-record in attracting, recruiting and retaining top talent.
•A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, fairness, collaboration and respect.
•The ability to work effectively with the president, other vice-presidents, deans and
executive directors, senior academics and colleagues at all levels, and to develop and
sustain working relationships internally and externally.
•The ability to both develop constructive and collaborative working relationships
with faculty, staff, and student associations and groups, whilst also acting as the final
authority on decisions within the collective agreements, including disciplinary matters.
•A range of senior-level experiences from the building of vision and strategy to
developing appropriate levels of consultation ahead of the timely implementation of
projects and initiatives.
•The vision and intellectual depth needed to advance the university’s standing in the
advancement of knowledge and clear advocacy for all types of research and discovery
and its dissemination at all levels.
•A commitment to a genuinely consultative approach and recognition of the strengths of
tri-cameral governance.
•A commitment to the pursuit and support of excellence in all academic and nonacademic activities across the university.
•The judgement, intellectual rigour, experience and credibility to deal effectively at the
highest levels with other academic institutions, all levels of government, public sector
bodies, industry and international organizations.
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The successful candidate will be:
•educated to the level of a doctoral degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution
with at least 15 years of progressive experience in an academic environment and with
recent experience at a senior leadership level;
•highly articulate with the skills to be a powerful and engaging speaker and writer, as well
as an attentive and intuitive listener;
•a credible academic with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching combined
with a career history of progressively responsible roles in university administration,
ideally having held the role of dean (or another senior academic administrative role)
either currently or at some point in their career;
•willing and motivated to engage with stakeholders in the local, provincial, national and
international spheres;
•capable of representing the university in a wide range of settings with very different
stakeholder groups;
•able to demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and a personable character;
•able to demonstrate a collegial, transparent, service-oriented, collaborative and decisive
mode of operation, as well as a personal style that demonstrates qualities such as
integrity, humility and being analytical, a good listener and a team-builder;
•able to foster and promote excellence in others while being able to make tough
decisions when necessary; and
•able to form and develop beneficial relationships with a range of individuals and the
gravitas and presence to inspire confidence amongst stakeholders, sponsors and donors.
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HOW TO
APPLY
The University of Saskatchewan will be supported in the appointment
process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. Perrett Laver will support
the selection committee in the discharge of its duties, both to identify
the widest possible field of qualified candidates and to assist with the
assessment of candidates against the requirements of the post.
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full
potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for
developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued
and inclusiveness is practiced.
The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the
diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae along with a
covering letter.
Completed applications should be uploaded at
perrettlaver.com/candidates and quote
reference 2326.
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DID YOU KNOW?
OUR STUDENTS
OVER
OVER
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STUDENTS FROM OVER
SELF- DECLARED
GRADUATE
STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
20,000
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STUDENTS
COUNTRIES STUDY HERE
OUR CAMPUS
CANADIAN
LIGHT SOURCE
SYNCHROTRON
VIDOINTERVAC
THE GLOBAL
INSTITUTE FOR
WATER SECURITY
RECIPIENTS
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ORDERS OF
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