Dean, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business - University of Victoria

The University of Victoria (www.uvic.ca) is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s leading research universities demonstrating an extraordinary depth of excellence across a wide array of academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. The University has earned a reputation for its commitment to research, scholarship and co-op education and is widely recognized for its innovative and responsive programs, interdisciplinary and international initiatives, and a diverse and welcoming learning community. With over 19,000 students and nearly 5,000 faculty and staff, the University of Victoria has established an exceedingly collegial leadership culture with a tangible esprit de corps across campus.

Founded in 1990 and renamed the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business in 2010, the school is well-known for its unique educational approach, inspired teaching and excellence in research. A rising star among business schools, the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business is one of only 60 schools in the world to attain both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. It has also recently launched a PhD program and a multi-location Master of Global Business. The new Dean will take the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business to the next level, consolidating its many successes.

Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, the Dean of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business will have a passion for excellence in research and teaching and a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach. The new Dean will be a visionary leader who can inspire internal and external stakeholders to an even higher level of engagement to support the emergence of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business as a leader in Canada. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to play a leadership role in one of Canada’s most outstanding universities.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Should you want to learn more please call Alex Verdecchia or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005

or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names of three referees,

in confidence, to info@thegeldartgroup.com