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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Western University invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Dean,
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">F</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">a<span style="letter-spacing:.05pt">c</span>ulty<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">
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S</span>tu<span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">d</span><span style="letter-spacing:.05pt">i</span>e<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">s,</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> with the appointment to be effective summer 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to advance current and future initiatives.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Founded in 1878,
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.uwo.ca/">Western University</a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0432FF">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities and ranks among the top 1% of universities worldwide. It is a 2023 recipient of the QS 5 Stars Plus rating, one of only
20 institutions to obtain the score globally. Western and its Affiliated University Colleges serve as a hub for more than 500 international research collaborations. This dynamic academic community consists of approximately 42,000 students
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#231F20">—</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> 7,000 of whom are enrolled in graduate-level programs.
<s> </s>Western has more than 1,500 full-time faculty, 2,500 full-time administrative staff, 51 librarians and archivists, and more than 360,000 alumni around the globe. The 2021
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0432FF"><a href="https://strategicplan.uwo.ca/pdf/Western-Strategic-Report.pdf"><span style="color:#0432FF">Strategic Plan</span></a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
“Towards Western at 150,” will guide the institution in the coming years and help strengthen the University’s national and international reputation. Western’s fundraising campaigns continue to be a great source of strength, with each campaign surpassing the
previous one. <s><o:p></o:p></s></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">They will have</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> significant proven administrative experience</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">earned in a complex environment</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> as demonstrated through the development of collaborative internal and external relationships,
experience with, or an interest in, fundraising, applied experience and deep theoretical knowledge in their field, as well as sound fiscal management abilities.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;text-align:justify"><a name="_Hlk35936924"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications
from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities
throughout the recruitment process by contacting </span></i></a><a href="mailto:WesternFIMS@lavernesmith.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk35936924"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WesternFIMS@lavernesmith.com</span></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk35936924"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk35936924"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.</span></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk35936924"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The consultants will begin review of candidates immediately, with committee consultation later in the fall. The search will continue
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</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;layout-grid-mode:line">Applications, including curriculum vitae, a letter of introduction and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without consent of the applicant) should be
submitted, in confidence, to the University's executive search consultants: </span>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Chonnonton Nations, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796
and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) whom the university recognizes as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of our society</span></i><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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