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November 15, 2008
Dean, Faculty of Extension: University of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The University of Alberta invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Extension, with the appointment to be effective July 2009.
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top 100 public teaching and research universities in the world serving some 37,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. Founded a century ago, the university has an annual budget in excess of $1 billion and attracts more than $490 million in external research funding. It offers close to 400 undergraduate and graduate programs in 18 faculties.
The Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta was established in 1912 “to carry the university to the people”, a mandate that continues to guide its activities. With 35 full-time academic positions, including 16 tenure-track faculty, and over 230 contract instructors, the Faculty offers more than 800 graduate, undergraduate, certificate, citation and arts and humanities life enrichment courses, seminars and workshops to approximately 16,000 continuing education students each year.
The Faculty offers a Master of Arts in Communication and Technology degree (MACT) and supports research and learning design and evaluation through the City-Region Studies Centre; the Community-University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families; Teaching and Learning Services; and Extension Learning Solutions. The Faculty’s classroom and internet-based learning opportunities are provided through the English Language Program, Government Studies, Liberal Studies, MACT program, and Professional Programs.
Today, the Faculty continues to play a vital role within the University of Alberta as an emerging centre of excellence for the scholarship and practice of community engagement. The Faculty of Extension recently moved into Enterprise Square, a newly renovated historic building that is the site of the University of Alberta’s downtown campus. Enterprise Square also houses University of Alberta International, the Alberta School of Business Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, and many of the university’s technology transfer activities. This downtown location greatly enhances the Faculty of Extension’s engagement with the City of Edmonton, creating a vibrant atmosphere that links academic endeavors with city, business, and community groups and creates leadership opportunities for new initiatives and collaborations.
The Dean is responsible to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for the supervision and administration of all activities of the Faculty, including the budget. Candidates must possess a wide range of expertise and skills, including: proven leadership and administrative abilities, strong academic qualifications, a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and research, and experience in, or an understanding of, the importance of fund raising and external relations.
The Dean’s responsibility includes the role of one of 18 senior administrators of the University who sit at Deans Council, therefore, applicants who demonstrate knowledge and leadership experience in university administration and have a record of responsibility for financial, academic and management initiatives within a post-secondary institution, will be given hiring preferences. Experience with community/University-based research, instruction, or service would be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an earned doctorate.
The review of applications begins in November 2008. Documentation including a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and the names of five references (who will not be contacted without consent of the applicant) should be submitted in confidence to Irene Hacke, Selection and Review Initiatives Manager.
Further information about the Faculty can be found at http://www.extension.ualberta.ca/
Interested applicants may apply to:
Irene Hacke
Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
2-10 University Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J9
Email: irene.hacke@ualberta.ca
Fax: (780) 492-1438
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
