Dean, Faculty of Architecture   Employer: The Geldart Group Job Location: Winnipeg , Canada Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Construction Recruiters Job Description: With a nationwide reputation for excellence and innovation, the University of Manitoba is seeking a new Dean to lead its talented and respected Faculty of Architecture. The Faculty boasts a dynamic group of faculty and staff devoted to the positive development of Canada’s future architects, city planners, interior designers and landscape architects. The new Dean will provide creative, intelligent and visionary leadership, encourage high-caliber programs of national reputation, promote excellence in teaching, research and creative work and an awareness of contemporary practices and technologies, and encourage opportunities for interdisciplinary work. The Dean will continue to raise the profile of the Faculty of Architecture both within the University and externally. Requirements Reporting to the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, and a member of the Provost’s Council of the University, the Dean will be a person of vision, a contemporary thinker, a teacher and scholar in a related discipline. S/he will have a proven track record of leadership in higher education and/or architectural planning and design practices. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate, build connections, reach out and establish good relationships with partners at all levels. Candidates will have an advanced degree in the field (doctorate preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the role. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). The University of Manitoba, as one of the most comprehensive institutions of higher learning in Canada, plays a distinctive role within the Province. In addition to offering undergraduate liberal education in arts and science, it provides programs in a broad range of professional studies, including medicine, dentistry, law, architecture, as well as applied sciences, fine and performing arts. As a prominent research-intensive University with a large, diverse, and very successful graduate program, the University of Manitoba attracts students from across Canada and internationally Company Description: The Geldart Group specializes in executive search in the public and not-for-profit sectors including: Universities, Colleges, Polytechnic Institutions, School Boards, Independent Schools, Health Authorities, Professional Associations and Research Institutions.