Ryerson University
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Ryerson University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty
of Engineering and Architectural Science.
Located in downtown Toronto, Canada, Ryerson University is known for its career-driven
undergraduate and graduate studies; innovative niche programs; scholarship, research and
creative activity with a direct impact on current issues; far-ranging partnerships; and a
demonstrated role as a city-builder and innovator. Ryerson offers more than 100 undergraduate,
graduate, and doctoral-level programs, distinguished by a strong commitment to teaching
excellence, and research and creative activities. Externally funded research has doubled in the
past five years to a current total of nearly $30 million. Ryerson has 38,900 students and is home
to Canada’s largest university-based school of continuing education, with over 70,000
enrolments in adult education at the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. The
University is proactively dedicated to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all of its
activities.
Noted for its applied education and research focus, the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural
Science has 4,000 undergraduate students enrolled in nine undergraduate programs, nearly
950 graduate students in nine master’s and six doctoral programs, over 150 faculty members seven of whom hold Canada Research Chair positions - and 80 administrative and technical
staff. All of the engineering programs are accredited with the highest possible rating by the
Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. The architecture program has also been granted full
accreditation by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. The Faculty houses one of only
a few undergraduate aerospace engineering programs in the country, and the first and only
accredited stand-alone undergraduate biomedical engineering program in English-speaking
Canada. The George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre is a state-of-the-art science,
technology and research facility spanning almost an entire city block in downtown Toronto.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President Academic as part of Ryerson’s senior
administrative team, the Dean will be an inspiring academic leader (Ph.D. required) with a
strong commitment to serving the needs of students and promoting teaching, research, and the
overall reputation of the Faculty. He/she will possess an open and collegial style, outstanding
management, communication and interpersonal skills, a creative and entrepreneurial approach
to problem- solving, and the ability to inspire a dedicated faculty and staff. The Dean will
preferably have a record as an outstanding academic administrator, with experience in
advancement, building collaborative teams, fostering a research environment, and relating to a
range of internal and external partners. The Dean will facilitate and enhance the endeavours of
all areas of the Faculty. The Dean must be a licensed Professional Engineer or meet the
licensing requirements of Professional Engineers Ontario.
Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community. It
welcomes those who would contribute to the further diversification of its staff, faculty and
scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons
with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but applications from Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
The appointment is for a five-year term and is renewable, and ideally will commence on July 1,
2014. Consideration of candidates will begin in November 2013. Applications, including a letter
of introduction and curriculum vitae, should be forwarded, in confidence, to the address shown
below.
Janet Wright & Associates Inc.
174 Bedford Road, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2K9
rudeaneng@jwasearch.com
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