University Dean, College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences

Dean, College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CCMPS)
University of Guelph

With gratitude, the University of Guelph recognizes that its campuses are located on the lands of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum and the traditional lands of the Hodinöhsö:ni’, Anishinaabeg and Huron Wendat, and offers respect to the Mississaugas of the Credit, Six Nations of the Grand River, the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown and the diverse communities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples who reside on these lands.

The University of Guelph also recognizes that its educational and research enterprises occur on Indigenous lands across Turtle Island and Mother Earth and endeavours to ensure that its activities honour and respect Indigenous peoples and their lands.

Research-intensive and learner-centred, the University of Guelph has achieved prominence in Canada and around the world for its commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens. As a leading comprehensive university, the University plays an integral role in the educational, business, and cultural life of the province of Ontario, through the impact of its teaching, research, and community service. Guelph’s eight colleges, as well as the University of Guelph-Humber and Ridgetown campuses, pride themselves on innovative teaching, a commitment to experiential learning for students, and the advancement of cutting-edge research in the physical and life sciences, engineering, arts, business, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences.

The College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) is home to over 2,300 current students, including approximately 400 graduate students, supported by a diverse and highly engaged academic community across four units: the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics, and the School of Computer Science. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and a member of Guelph’s senior administration, the Dean of CCMPS will provide strategic direction, academic planning leadership, and administrative oversight to achieve the highest possible standards in teaching, research, and service.

The Dean will lead and empower the College’s academic units to develop strategic identities and pursue opportunities that build on their complementary strengths.

The Dean, College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) is responsible for the overall management of the College, providing strategic and effective leadership for students, faculty, the University and the college community. The new Dean will be an accomplished teacher and researcher, an experienced administrator, an exceptional communicator, and an enthusiastic promoter of the value of education in the sciences within Guelph and beyond.

This position is an opportunity to build upon the University of Guelph’s history of excellence and innovation to boldly lead the newly formed College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) into a dynamic, innovative and sustainable future.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar, academic and visionary leader with a positive record of building strong teams, fostering academic innovation, empowering a highly productive and committed group of faculty, staff, and students, managing resources, and promoting disciplinary and interdisciplinary initiatives. Academic leadership experience will enable the new Dean to relate to a range of internal and external partners and promote excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.

The Dean of CCMPS will possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management, communication and interpersonal skills, a creative approach to problem solving, and a strong commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Kathy Rahme () and Collin Ritch ().

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