UBC’s Okanagan Campus serves over 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students in a research-intensive setting. The campus is well-known for its focus on small class sizes, experiential learning, community involvement and direct access to research. Located in Kelowna and serving students from around the globe, the campus has eight Faculties and Schools responsible for a range of academic programs – Arts and Sciences, Creative and Critical Studies, Education, Applied Science (School of Engineering), Health and Social Development, Management, Southern Medical Program and Graduate Studies. For more information on UBC’s Okanagan Campus please visit www.ubc.ca/okanagan.

The Faculty of Management offers a four-year interdisciplinary undergraduate learning experience for students to hone their business and leadership skills that are applicable to a constantly changing world. A one-year Master of Management degree is also offered providing a general foundation in business and management to individuals with Bachelor’s degrees in non-business disciplines. The Faculty of Management is housed in a new modern facility, fully compatible with the latest advances in technology. UBC is committed to excellence in teaching and research that benefits the regional community, Canada and the world.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice Principal, the Dean is the chief academic and operating leader of the Faculty of Management. The new Dean will bring proven strategic leadership skills, a strong research and teaching record and the ability to develop and maintain relationships within the university and externally with its many business, community and government partners. An inspiring and collaborative leader and mentor, the successful candidate will be expected to enhance the Faculty’s reputation for teaching, research and community outreach. Must be eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact either Maureen MacLean or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005 or forward your current CV, letter of introduction and the names of three references in confidence to mmaclean@thegeldartgroup.com.