Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of Victoria (Canada)

[Tim Iles]

Apologies for crossing-posting.



The Faculty of Humanities in the University of Victoria, BC, Canada, is 
conducting a search for the position of Dean. Please refer to the 
following URL:



<http://web.uvic.ca/vpac/doc/searches/Dean_Faculty_of_Humanities_AD.pdf>



Please circulate this to any scholars who may be appropriate and 
interested. The following is an extract of the advertisement:



"Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, the Dean is 
responsible for providing strategic and administrative leadership to the
 Faculty of Humanities. S/he will lead the Faculty in its pursuit of 
international excellence by capitalizing on the Faculty’s recent growth 
and further refining and strengthening its programs of education and 
research. The Dean will be a strong advocate for the Faculty within the 
University and will champion the mission and value of the humanities 
across the broader community. The Dean will also be responsible for 
maintaining a positive environment sensitive to issues of equity and 
diversity.



The successful candidate will be an inspiring and effective leader with 
an exemplary academic background. S/he will bring a record of success in
 academic administration, a proven commitment to excellence in teaching 
and research, and experience in, or a demonstrated understanding of, 
fundraising and external relations. S/he will be a proponent of 
innovation, and a champion of the central value of the humanities within
 and beyond the university. A PhD, or equivalent, in a field relevant to
 the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria is required.



The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages 
applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, 
Aboriginal peoples, 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 will be given priority.



Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting leadership
 opportunity or receiving the position profile please contact Kelly 
Baron McIntosh or Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032 or forward your 
up-to-date CV, a letter of introduction and the names and contact 
information for three referees, in confidence, to info at hwest.ca. For 
more information, please visit our website at <www.hwest.ca>. We 
will respond to all who express interest." 





Speaking personally, I would be thrilled to see a scholar of Asia assume
 this position, to reinforce the importance of Asia historically, 
economically, philosophically, and culturally.



Best,





Timothy Iles

Associate Professor, Japanese Studies

Department of Pacific and Asian Studies

University of Victoria


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