Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Health
The University of Toronto invites applications, nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health.
Established in 1827 by royal charter, the University of Toronto is the largest and most prestigious research-intensive university in Canada, located in one of the world's great cities. The University has more than 11,000 faculty and staff, some 70,000 students enrolled across three campuses, an annual budget of $1.7 billion, including $375 million in externally funded research and $425 million in research funding in the affiliated teaching hospitals, an endowment of $1.8 billion and one of the premier research university libraries in North America.
The Faculty conducts leading-edge, multidisciplinary research, combining expertise in the areas of behavioural, biophysical and sociocultural studies of health and physical activity. The Faculty's programs include undergraduate physical education and health, a Concurrent Teacher Education Program and graduate education in exercise sciences at the MSc and PhD levels. Graduates enjoy careers in universities, research institutes, schools, sports organizations and governments throughout the world. Serving the University community through its co-curricular programs and facilities, including the new Varsity Centre for Physical Education and Health, the Faculty is a key player in enhancing student experience. For more information, please see
www.ac-fpeh.com
The Dean for this Faculty will be a distinguished leader, with outstanding academic and professional achievements, and record as an exemplary administrator, preferably with experience in advancement, building collaborative teams, and in relating to a range of external partners. He/she will provide dynamic international and national leadership to enhance the Faculty's endeavours, and to realize the aspirations of the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Consideration of candidates will begin in September 2009, with the appointment of the successful candidate to take effect July 1, 2010, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Applications including a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and five references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant) should be forwarded, in confidence, to:
Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.
1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801
Toronto, ON M5E 1W7
uotphysed@lavernesmith.com
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