APPOINTMENT
OF PRESIDENT AND
VICE-CHANCELLOR
INFORMATION FOR
CANDIDATES
CONTENTS
3—
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
4—
OUR UNIVERSITY
5—
OUR CAMPUS
6—
OUR ADVANTAGE
8—
OUR PLAN
9—
OUR BUDGET
10—
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
16—
OUR HOME
17—
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT
21—
HOW TO APPLY
22—
DID YOU KNOW?
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OUR TIME
IS NOW
Universities are places for people who
dream big.
At the University of Saskatchewan, our
ambitions are matched only by our
determination. From the day the people
of Saskatchewan came together in 1907
and put the first building on campus
in the middle of an open prairie field,
we have always dreamed of a better
tomorrow—and we are not afraid of the
work it takes to make it happen.
We have come a long way since those first days, but our ambition and our
drive have never slowed. We have educated a prime minister of Canada
and multiple premiers, including Saskatchewan’s current leader. A Nobel
Prize winner has walked our halls, along with an Academy Award winner,
Rhodes Scholars and Olympic medalists.
Every year, we welcome nearly 30,000 students, faculty and staff to campus
who just might be next—the next great novelist, the next leader of Canada
or the next person with a scientific breakthrough to fight a disease the
world has been battling for generations. We believe in the potential of our
faculty and students, and of our university.
It is our time to take the next step towards fulfilling that potential. We
want a president and vice-chancellor who has a clear vision of where our
university is headed, and can help us get there.
The person we choose as our next leader will have the responsibility
and the privilege to work with and lead people from across campus,
throughout the province and around the world to move the University of
Saskatchewan forward.
Greg Smith
Chair, U of S Board of Governors
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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 over 143,000 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 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 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.
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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 president has the opportunity to directly interact with
communities throughout Saskatchewan and around the world on the
president’s tour.
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-Red
Bear Student Centre, an inclusive space for gathering and learning.
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 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 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. The projected deficit for 2014-15 is
relatively small, though finding ways to use our resources in a more effective
and sustainable way continues to be a priority.
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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 are not ones to rest on our
laurels. Some of our recent accomplishments speak to our drive to always move
forward, building on our past success.
The Health Sciences Building was the largest capital project in our university’s
history, and is nearly complete. By renovating the existing structure as well as
building onto it, we have created a space where health-science faculty and students
can work together across disciplines, better reflecting real-life practice.
Between 2011 and 2013, we welcomed over 1,000 more students to live on campus
thanks to two new residence developments: the College Quarter residences and
Graduate House.
Even with existing facilities, we always look for ways to enhance the work being
done. 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 the cyclotron, which will produce isotopes needed for
medical research and treatment.
The Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre, a place meant for gathering and for
student support, is scheduled to open in 2015.
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OUR SENIOR
ADMINISTRATION
GROUP
GORDON BARNHART
President and
Vice-Chancellor (interim)
GREG FOWLER
Vice-President Finance
and Resources
ERNIE BARBER
Provost and Vice-President
Academic (interim)
HEATHER MAGOTIAUX
Vice-President Advancement
and Community Engagement
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KAREN CHAD
Vice-President Research
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION
Jim Basinger
Associate Vice-President Research
Cheryl Carver
Associate Vice-President Human
Resources (interim)
Jeff Dumba
Associate Vice-President Financial
Services Division
Jim Germida
Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations
Beth Horsburgh
Associate Vice-President
Research – Health
Patricia McDougall
Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning
Ivan Muzychka
Associate Vice-President
Communications
John Rigby
Associate Provost Institutional
Planning and Assessment
Mark Roman
CIO and Associate Vice-President
Information and Communications
Technology
Colin Tennent
Associate Vice-President Facilities
Management Division
Elizabeth Williamson
University Secretary
DEANS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Beth Bilson
Law (interim)
Carol Rodgers
Kinesiology
Michael Atkinson
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School
of Public Policy
Preston Smith
Medicine
Adam Baxter-Jones
Graduate Studies and Research
(interim)
Mary Buhr
Agriculture and Bioresources
Lorna Butler
Nursing
Douglas Freeman
Western College of Veterinary
Medicine
Georges Kipouros
Engineering
Nazeem Muhajarine
School of Public Health (interim)
Toddi Steelman
School of Environment and
Sustainability
Peter Stoicheff
Arts and Science
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
PRESIDENT
University of Saskatchewan
Appointment of the President and Vice-Chancellor
Position Description – December 2014
THE POSITION
Under the University of Saskatchewan Act, the president and vice-chancellor
(“the president”) is responsible for supervising and directing the academic
work and business affairs of the university, its faculty members and student
body, officers and employees, and for exercising additional powers and
duties that are conferred on or assigned to the president by the Board of
Governors. Key accountabilities include the following:
LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP
•Provide vision and leadership in shaping and promoting the mission, values
and goals of the institution.
•Cultivate positive and respectful relationships among all members of the
university community, promoting and modelling accountable behaviour and
conduct based on the values of inclusiveness, transparency, open dialogue
and a commitment to the sustainable future of the institution.
•Develop and direct a strong, effective, collaborative and cohesive senior
administrative team.
•Stimulate and promote excellence and integrity in the university’s teaching,
research, scholarly, artistic and service activities, and foster a climate that
encourages faculty, staff and students to pursue innovation in these activities.
•Foster a heightened sense of pride in and recognition of accomplishments
among students, faculty, staff and alumni.
•Advance and improve the financial resources of the university through
fundraising and development initiatives.
•Oversee the prudent management and sustainability of the university’s
budget and operations.
GOVERNANCE
•Support and nurture each of the university’s governing bodies in fulfilling its
role in accordance with the requirements of the University of Saskatchewan
Act and the principles of good governance.
•Participate as an effective member of the Board of Governors, the University
Council and the Senate, providing each of these governing bodies with a
window into the leadership of the work of the other governing bodies.
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ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT
•Build upon the university’s previous engagement with Aboriginal
communities in Saskatchewan with the aim of becoming honourable
partners.
•Ensure the representation of Aboriginal faculty and staff throughout
the broad range of university programs.
•Further develop meaningful academic programs, services and
opportunities for Aboriginal students, faculty, staff and stakeholders
across the institution.
•Provide leadership in the university’s service to the Aboriginal
community.
ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMUNITIES
•Act as an articulate and effective advocate for, and ambassador of,
the university within the local, provincial, national and international
arenas, maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the university’s
programs and seeking recognition for its achievements.
•Communicate the achievements and vision of the university to the
people of Saskatchewan, and interpret to the university community
the aspirations of the people of Saskatchewan for their university.
•Maintain and foster positive, consultative linkages with the university’s
faculty, staff, students, unions and alumni.
•Enhance external relations with key officials in government at the
municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels, in order to further the
university’s interests.
•Forge effective links with other educational partners at the provincial,
national and international levels, for the purposes of curriculum
development and delivery, and research and policy collaboration.
•Engage with the Canadian academic community to address such
common issues as post-secondary funding, accreditation, quality
assessment and access.
•Continue to develop and encourage business, industry, government
and community partnerships to serve the teaching and research goals
of the university.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills,
capabilities and experience at levels sufficient to advance the economic,
intellectual, social and cultural growth of the University of Saskatchewan
within the province, across Canada and globally.
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LEADERSHIP AND VISION
•Exceptional leadership ability, with an accomplished track record in
articulating a compelling vision and successfully leading institutional
change while responding to diverse challenges and interests.
•Demonstrated passion to build the university’s reputation, both
nationally and internationally.
•Established financial and administrative experience in a complex
environment of a similar scale to the U of S, including fundraising and
partnership development.
•A commitment to a genuinely consultative approach and recognition
of the strengths of tri-cameral governance.
•Outstanding capacity to encourage and inspire all members of
the university community and to support a sense of cohesion and
common mission.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING
•Academic credentials and professional experiences, sufficient to
ensure credibility in an institution of higher learning and possessing an
understanding of the research climate in Canada.
•Demonstrated understanding of, and respect for, a broad range of
academic disciplines, research and programming.
•A deep commitment to students and to the quality of their experience,
with a dedication to ensuring that their voices are heard.
•An understanding of and enthusiasm for the opportunities that exist in
the provision of university education to Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s
Aboriginal population.
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
•An appreciation of the fiscal challenges in the public sector,
combined with the entrepreneurial spirit to encourage new ideas and
opportunities while sustaining and building upon existing strengths.
•Demonstrated managerial, budgetary and financial skills, as well as a
commitment to fiscal transparency and accountability.
•Experience in building and motivating effective teams, and working
with them to establish and achieve institutional goals through
appropriate delegation and accountability processes.
•Demonstrated success in working effectively with a governing body.
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EXTERNAL AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
•Experience in advocacy and in building effective partnerships with
important public and private sector entities, such as governments,
industry and higher education institutes.
•Demonstrated experience and/or the ability and motivation to work with
Aboriginal communities with the aim of becoming honourable partners.
•Demonstrated experience and/or ability to succeed in media and
government relations.
•Demonstrated ability to engage in and provide leadership to all aspects
of institutional advancement, from building strong relationships with
alumni, friends and benefactors, to fundraising and donor stewardship.
•Ability and motivation to advocate for post-secondary education and
communicate the benefits of investing in it to government and the public.
COMMUNICATIONS
•The capacity to enhance the reputation of the university by promoting its
achievements locally, nationally and internationally.
•Must communicate with many different stakeholder groups both internal
and external to the university; therefore, the individual must be able to
flex their communication style appropriately.
•The ability to demonstrate the university’s importance as a key partner
in the economic, social and intellectual vibrancy of Saskatchewan to
government, businesses and the public.
•The skills to be both a powerful and engaging speaker and an attentive
and intuitive listener.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
•A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, fairness, collaboration,
and respect.
•A reputation for integrity, decisiveness, diplomacy and sound judgment,
as well as a courageous and self-aware mode of operation.
•An eloquent advocate for the U of S, showing pride in and passion for the
success of the University of Saskatchewan, and for the president’s role as
an active and committed member of the university.
•A willingness and desire to appreciate and immerse oneself in the culture
of the U of S and the province of Saskatchewan.
•A global perspective and high standards combined with a personal
style that is service oriented, insightful, collegial and personable with an
empathy, awareness and respect for the interests of others.
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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 1815.
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DID YOU KNOW?
OUR STUDENTS
OVER
OVER
OVER
OVER
STUDENTS FROM OVER
SELF- DECLARED
GRADUATE
STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
2,000 3,100 2,400
HUSKIE
ATHLETIC
ATHLETICS
TEAMS
CANADIAN
LIGHT SOURCE
SYNCHROTRON
CHAMPIONSHIPS
VIDOINTERVAC
13 3 6
2
NOBEL
PRIZE
RECIPIENTS
THE GLOBAL
INSTITUTE FOR
WATER SECURITY
THE GLOBAL
INSTITUTE FOR
FOOD SECURITY
TOXICOLOGY
CENTRE
COLLEGES
120
OVER
AFFILIATED OR
FEDERATED
15
OUR CAMPUS
SCHOOLS
COUNTRIES STUDY HERE
GRADUATE
ABORIGINAL
STUDENTS
COLLEGES
20,000
100
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FEDORUK
CENTRE
OUR ALUMNI
280 5
MORE THAN
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GOLD
MEDALISTS
PRIME
MINISTER OF
CANADA
ORDERS OF
CANADA
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GOVERNOR
GENERAL’S
LITERARY
AWARD
WINNERS