Dean, Faculty of Health Studies

Brandon University

Brandon University (BU) is currently accepting applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Health Studies. We are seeking a collaborative academic leader who will lead the Faculty of Health Studies of Manitoba’s third largest university. Brandon University campuses are located on Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 territories, and are gathering places for people from many backgrounds and from around the world. In this way, we carry on the Indigenous customs of our home in Brandon, which is the traditional shared territory between the Dakota, Anishanabek, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. Today, many other Indigenous people call Brandon their home, including the Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene and Inuit. We at Brandon University acknowledge and respect the history, land, plants, animals, and the people of this area.

Brandon University enjoys a long and storied history as an institution of higher education. First as a college and since 1967 as a University, BU is a mature institution. With faculty from around the world and a strong cohort of international and domestic students, we serve not just our region but Canada and beyond. Brandon University has a strong culture of research from faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students. Our smaller class sizes provide opportunities to work with professors that are not readily available in larger institutions. Mamaawii-atooshke aakhihkiwiin, Brandon University’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027, puts forward a bold and ambitious vision to be Canada’s finest regional university.

Brandon University highly values diversity, inclusion and equity. In line with the calls to action in the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, we are committed to redressing the wrongs of settler colonization inflicted upon Indigenous peoples, and we work in collaboration with Indigenous communities to implement strategies to eliminate educational gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. We welcome diversity in all its forms with the knowledge that more and different voices create a better community.

Brandon University is committed to improving equity and diversity among University employees and particularly within leadership. In accordance with this commitment, preference will be given to individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially those who are Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, women, living with a disability, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Candidates from these groups are encouraged to self-identify. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

For information about the position and application process and timeline, please visit
https://www.brandonu.ca/jobs/job/dean-faculty-of-health-studies-2/.