Dean - Faculty of Science - Sherbrooke, Canada - Universite de Sherbrooke
Description
The Université de Sherbrooke is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Science.
Renowned both nationally and internationally, the University is firmly rooted in the community and fully committed to responding to society's evolving needs. Well beyond its primary mission of teaching, research and creation, the University actively contributes to Quebec's development and influence with its original approaches and openness to innovative partnerships.
The Faculty of Science strives to maintain a level of excellence that places it among the best scientific faculties in the world, while offering an educational environment on a human scale. Recognized for the high caliber of its teaching, it offers 57 relevant, high-quality programs of study as well as cutting-edge teaching and research laboratories. The Faculty of Science comprises the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics.
The Faculty of Science's main areas of research are molecular and cellular biology, environmental analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, physical and theoretical chemistry, terrestrial ecology, quantum information and materials, computer science, mathematics, microbiology and biotechnology.
The research conducted in the Faculty's laboratories underpins all the major technological inventions of the 21st century. It provides answers to the scientific questions necessary for the advancement and well-being of our society and our environment.
The University Centre for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies is attached to the Faculty of Science and provides multidisciplinary training involving seven faculties.
Nomination
A nomination committee has been set up to lead the recruitment process for the Dean of the Faculty of Science.
Chaired by the University President, the committee includes two members of the Faculty's teaching staff (Prof. Virginie Charrette and Prof. Pierre D. Harvey), a student (Mr. Marc-Olivier Gosselin) and an external member (Prof. Isabelle Marcotte, Université du Québec à Montréal).
The Dean's term of office is four years and may be renewed once consecutively. The Dean is due to take office on June 1, 2024.
The candidate must have a high-level academic record, recognized administrative experience and an excellent knowledge of the faculty and university environments.
The duties of the Dean are set out in detail in the Statuts de l'Université de Sherbrooke (article 90, p. 55—in French only).
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Université de Sherbrooke values diversity, equality, equity and inclusion in employment within its community and invites all qualified candidates to apply, in particular women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people and people with disabilities, in accordance with the equal access employment program.
The selection tools can be adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities who request them; all requests will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The Université de Sherbrooke also encourages people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit the following documents by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024: their curriculum vitae and a text (up to three pages) outlining their vision of the Faculty's development, their conception of their role as Dean and the values they intend to convey.
Applications can be submitted online or by regular mail and should be addressed to:
Prof. Pierre D. Harvey, Secretary
Nomination Committee
Faculty of Science
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1
Telephone: , Ext. 67092
Email:
Please note that interviews will take place on April 19, 2024