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Dean, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

  • 1.  Dean, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

    Posted 12-17-2013 17:57

    McGill University
    Dean, Desautels Faculty of Management

    McGill University invites nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for the position of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Management.

    McGill University is consistently cited as one of the world’s top universities. Located in the vibrant city of Montreal, the University has been ranked by Maclean’s, for nine consecutive years, first among Canada’s medical-doctoral universities. One of only two Canadian members of the Association of American Universities and a founding member of Universitas 21, an international association of research-driven universities, McGill is also one of Canada’s most diverse institutions of higher learning, with twenty percent of its students coming from other countries. For more information visit http://www.mcgill.ca/ .

    The Desautels Faculty of Management­with eleven world-renowned academic programs and four innovative executive programs­is ranked among the top international business schools, and is favourably positioned to grow its brand of distinction and excellence. Over 100 full-time academic staff, recruited from around the world, bring a global perspective to Desautels’ undergraduate, masters, PhD, and executive programs, and the 2,700 students who make up the community are some of the world’s brightest and best. Over the past several years, the Faculty has grown­research productivity has been strong, enhancements have been made to existing programs while new programs have been introduced, and the contributions of benefactors to the Faculty’s successful $75m campaign, some coming from Desautels’ impressive alumni base of 20,000, have helped the Faculty to stay at the forefront of excellence in management education. To learn more about this Faculty, truly a model for beyond business as usual, visit http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/.

    Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will lead the Faculty through the next phase of its evolution. The new Dean will bring a track record of outstanding and inclusive leadership, with demonstrated excellence in all aspects of scholarship, teaching, and research. A gifted communicator, the new Dean will inspire members of this accomplished Faculty, and will enhance collaboration across academic units. He/she will have significant experience as an administrator and a talent for fundraising and development. The new Dean, ideally, will be able to function in, or be willing to develop the skills to function in, both of Canada’s official languages. The language of instruction and work life at McGill is English.

    McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Consideration of candidates will begin January 2014. Inquiries, nominations or applications, in confidence, should be directed to Gerri Woodford or Jason Murray at mcgilldes@odgersberndtson.ca.