Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
University of Windsor
Under the direction of a new President and a new Provost, the University of Windsor is in the midst of a major transformation. UWindsor is advantageously located on the Canada/US border, North America’s most important trade and business gateway. Its community, the Windsor-Essex County region, is undergoing enormous change. The University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research and creative activity makes a vital contribution to socio-economic development at the regional, national, and international levels.
About the Faculty of Engineering
Students who enter UWindsor Engineering are committed to making a difference; when they graduate, they have the skill, knowledge, and passion to do so. The Faculty has four departments offering various graduate and undergraduate programs: civil and environmental; mechanical, automotive, and materials; electrical and computing; and industrial and manufacturing systems engineering.
Engineering has 1,000 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students, a substantial number of whom are international. Supported and inspired by a diverse and talented faculty and staff of 100, UWindsor Engineering is proud of its students’ recent successes in national and international competitions.
UWindsor will soon begin construction of the Faculty’s 300,000-square foot, $112-million Centre for Engineering Innovation. This Centre will serve as a dynamic hub for learning, research, and industry liaison. Recent program developments include innovative new graduate program initiatives and a support program for first-year engineering students.
UWindsor is the host university for the AUTO21 Network Centre of Excellence, the largest NCE in Canada, has a number of close industrial partnerships, and is part of the world-class, multimillion-dollar Automotive Research and Development Centre.
About the Position
The incoming Dean will provide visionary leadership and strategic and hands-on guidance, and will promote the Faculty’s absolute commitment to excellence in teaching and research. (S)he will have demonstrated academic administrative and budget experience and entrepreneurial abilities. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, a strong advocate for the Faculty and the profession, and a builder of collaborative relationships internal and external to the University. (S)he will also work to ensure that UWindsor Engineering is a preferred destination for high-calibre students and faculty.
The incoming Dean will be a professional engineer with excellent academic and scholarly credentials, and the ability to provide inclusive, empowering, and team-oriented leadership to this flagship Faculty. As a member of the University’s senior management team, the Dean will take a lead role in enhancing relationships with local, national, and international governments, industries, donors, and alumni, so as to raise the profile and influence of the Faculty and the University.
The incoming Dean will be a professional engineer with excellent academic and scholarly credentials, and the ability to provide inclusive, empowering, and team-oriented leadership to this flagship Faculty.
Information and Application Process Instructions
The Search Committee’s consideration of candidates will begin in late November/early December.
In order to ensure consideration, applications and names of references should be submitted by November 30th to deaneng.uwindsor@odgersberndtson.ca
When inquiring or applying for this position, please also reference Academic Careers Online.
The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies, practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments; and ensures that applications from members of traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups.
The University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and to self-identify as a member of one of these groups. International candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
To ensure that you are considered within the priorities of the Employment Equity Program, you may self-identify in your letter of application or in a separate letter to the Presidential Commission on Employment Equity, Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention (OFRR), 325 Chrysler Hall Tower, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.
