VICE-PROVOST, TEACHING AND LEARNING
University of Saskatchewan
Located on one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses, the University of Saskatchewan is internationally recognized for its contributions to teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. It is a university on the rise, united through campus-wide integrated planning behind a vision for its future based on international standards, areas of pre-eminence and a sense of place.
The university’s community comprises more than 16,500 undergraduate and 2,800 graduate students, 7,500 faculty and staff and offers a wide selection of degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 100 areas and disciplines. Its 17 colleges and schools offer an array of discipline-based, interdisciplinary and professional programs and is a place where faculty and students work together to explore important questions and timely issues. With a focus on teaching, learning and research, the U of S is poised to make discoveries that will shape the city, the province and the world now, and in the future.
As one of two vice-provosts and a member of the senior leadership team at the University of Saskatchewan, the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning will provide inspirational and strategic leadership for academic innovation across the university. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for advancing teaching and learning along with outstanding academic qualifications, a record of exceptional achievement as a teacher and scholar and significant leadership and administrative experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholder groups is essential for success in this role.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan, http://www.usask.ca/, is committed to Employment Equity. Members of designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call Maureen MacLean or Maureen Geldart at The Geldart Group: (604) 926-0005 or forward your application package (current CV, letter of application and reference list) in confidence to mmaclean@thegeldartgroup.com.