Based in St. John's, a safe, friendly, thriving city with great historic charm, Memorial University plays a key role in the future prosperity of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The University's new strategic plan projects overall enrolment to move from 17,500 to 20,500 (of which 3,900 will be graduate students from the present 2,400) within 5 years. (Go to http://www.mun.ca/strategicplanning/strategicplanjan25webfinal.pdf )

Under the outgoing Dean, the Faculty of Science has become a powerhouse with eight talented departmental chairs, several Canada Research Chairs, the largest budget in the University, more than a third of the University's total external research funding, and there are plans for a new Sciences Research Building. Increasing emphasis on graduate studies, research, and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship indicates that planning for additional resources, new infrastructure and associated funding will need to be marshaled throughout the Faculty, which, because of significant renewal, is poised for further development.

The Dean will bring intellectual leadership and organizational creativity to the role, with a vision that encompasses the advantages and potential of the Faculty's breadth and provides a balanced commitment to teaching and research. University administrative experience and the ability to hold a tenured position are required.

Submitted on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:43:00 -0700