Faculty Posting

Brock University invites applications and nominations for the Dean, Faculty of Business.

The University and the Faculty are seeking an accomplished and energetic academic leader who will build on the current momentum and success of the Faculty and will lead the Faculty to its next level of achievements.

The Faculty of Business is one of seven Faculties at Brock University; the other six are Applied Health Sciences, Education, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, Social Sciences, and Graduate Studies. The Faculty is AACSB accredited, and its stated mission is to educate students in an environment that encourages diversity, innovation, and excellence in research, teaching, and service. To this end, the Faculty offers comprehensive degree programs in business administration and accounting that integrate applied and theoretical approaches to business and society. Undergraduate programs include a Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc and Co-op) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA and Co-op). Graduate programs in the Faculty include a Master of Accountancy (MAcc), an International Master of Accountancy (IMAcc), an Off-Campus International Master of Accountancy (OC-IMAcc), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Business Administration International Student Program (MBA ISP), and a Master of Science in Management (MSc). In addition, the Faculty participates in numerous international exchange programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The student body is approximately 2,500 in number including 2,160 full-time and 340 part-time students. There are 90 faculty members within four academic departments, 21 staff and two Associate Deans. For further information, see�www.bus.brocku.ca.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of Business will have an outstanding academic record, a record of achievement in academic leadership and administration, and the ability to obtain resources. He or she will have a passion for excellence in research, teaching, and service, and be able to implement strategies to strengthen the Faculty?s research culture. The ability to advocate for the Faculty and represent the Faculty internally, and externally to the appropriate business communities, is critical. The new Dean will have strong communication skills and a collaborative administrative style.

Located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Brock University is the only Canadian university with the distinction of being part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With 592 full-time faculty members, the University offers strong undergraduate, graduate, and interdisciplinary degree programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to a student population of more than 17,000. Brock University graduates continue to enjoy one of the highest employment rates of all Ontario universities at 96.5%. Brock is a vigorous research, cultural, and recreational centre, and its superior facilities serve as a valuable resource to the community. Brock?s annual economic impact on the Niagara region is well in excess of $265 million.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and to the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Consideration of candidates will begin in late November 2009, with an appointment ideally being made effective July 1, 2010. Please respond or nominate candidates in confidence to the address below.

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Janet Wright & Associates Inc.
174 Bedford Road
Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2K9

Phone:�416-923-3008
E-mail: [email protected]