Vice President, Academic and Research Algoma University Nov 27 Greater Toronto Area / Sault Ste

Algoma University, established in Sault Ste.
Marie in 1965, is a growing and innovative institution with a dual Special Mission to serve as a teaching-oriented university while cultivating cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
The University currently provides students with rich learning and research opportunities in a range of liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines, including degrees and certificates provided through the Faculties of Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

The VPAR plays a critical, leading role within the collegial team of Vice-Presidents.
Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-President, Academic and Research (VPAR) is the chief academic officer of the University and provides strategic direction and leadership for academic programs and academic planning, budget planning and resource allocation, and academic labour relations.
The VPAR will work collaboratively with the Academic Dean to lead the planning and development of new academic programs and the academic initiatives for all campuses.

The ideal candidate possesses a doctoral or relevant terminal degree and eligibility to be appointed as a full professor at Algoma University.
You have a solid understanding of the collective bargaining process, and a record of positive relationship building and trust with faculty associations or unions.
You possess a level of scholarship and intellectual acumen that will facilitate credibility both internally and externally.
You have demonstrated accomplishments in a complex administrative role within the post-secondary sector, including successful leadership in research, academic planning, and program development and implementation.
You bring experience in budget planning and administration, resource allocation, and labour relations within a unionized environment, including working within a negotiated collective agreement context.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal opportunity employer.
The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-seeking groups (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQQIP2SA+ persons) who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.