Executive opportunities

The job openings are posted until the position has been filled. Due to the number of applications received, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender, sexual orientation, ability or disability. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 35935.

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Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

The University of Waterloo invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of

Dean, Faculty of Applied HealthSciences (AHS), with the appointment to be effective July 1, 2019. This

is an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative and interdisciplinary Faculty whose research and teaching

enhances all aspects of quality of life for individuals, communities, and populations. The University of

Waterloo — Canada’s top innovation university — is home to advanced research and teaching in science and

engineering, mathematics, health, environment, arts, and social sciences. Waterloo has spawned thousands

of commercial and social enterprises, is home to the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education

program, and boasts a uniquely entrepreneurial culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking.

The result is an outstanding learning and research experience for more than 36,000 undergraduate and

graduate students in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

For more information please visit www.uwaterloo.ca. The vision of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences is

to be a global leader in protecting and promoting individual and community health and well-being, preventing

illness and injury, and optimizing abilities across the life course for all. Its three academic units (Kinesiology,

School of Public Health and Health Systems, and Recreation and Leisure Studies)

are home to approximately 600 full- and part-time graduate and 2,400 undergraduate students. With funding

across all three Tri-Agencies, AHS houses collaborative, ground-breaking research groups including the

Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact, the Centre of

Research Expertise for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, and the Murray Alzheimer

Research and Education Program. AHS offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees and

professional programs, in addition to online degrees and collaborative PhD programs, and has more than

12,600 accomplished alumni. Further information about the Faculty can be found at:

https ://uwaterloo.ca/applied-health-sciences/. Reporting to the Vice-President, Academic & Provost and

participating as a member of Waterloo’s senior administration, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Health

Sciences provides visionary strategic direction, academic planning leadership, and administrative oversight to

further the Faculty’s teaching and research initiatives. Committed to the success and development of

students, faculty, and staff, the new Dean will successfully manage the Faculty’s human, physical, financial,

and administrative resources. Working collaboratively with academic, community, alumni, and both private

and public sector partners, the new Dean will continue to raise the impact, resources, and reputation of the

Faculty.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader and academic with strong achievements in teaching,

innovative research, and externalrelations. With proven academic leadership experience and a record of

building strong teams, the new Dean will possess an open and collegial style, a creative approach to problem

solving, outstanding management, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify and

generate new sources of funding. The new Dean will be able to promote excellence, equity, diversity, and

inclusion amongst all faculty, staff, and students, while relating successfully to a range of internal and

external partners.

The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity and is committed to accessibility

for persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women,

members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are

encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority in the

recruitment process. The nominating committee will begin consideration of candidates immediately and will

continue until the role is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the

names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the

candidate), and be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.

WaterlooAHS@lavernesmith.com

How to Apply:

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to contact Human Resources by the following method: Email your resume to hrresume@uwaterloo.ca
To ensure that your application is successfully submitted, please put your cover letter, resume, and any other information into ONE document and have a unique file name such as yourname.doc. We will accept .doc, .docx, or .pdf files only. Always include the job opening number, job title and department in the subject line of e-mail submissions.

Deadline for applications: For assured consideration, applications should be received by Friday December 11, 2015.

Employment Equity: The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Waterloo:

In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada's technology hub, has become one of Canada's leading comprehensive universities with 35,000 full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Waterloo, as home to the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program, embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in learning, research and discovery. In the next decade, the university is committed to building a better future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, please visit our website.

The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.”