Dean Public and Global Affairs

Strategic leadership, research excellence, and community engagement define this Dean role at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. Lead FPGA’s academic and administrative direction.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean leads the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs and serves on senior leadership. The role advances academic, research, financial, and external engagement priorities while strengthening enrolment, student experience, research, and partnerships. It requires consultation, transparent decision-making, and collegial leadership.

• Lead strategic planning across teaching, research, recruitment, and resources
• Strengthen research culture, faculty success, and interdisciplinary partnerships
• Provide financial stewardship supporting sustainability and strategic priorities
• Advance student success, curriculum innovation, and experiential learning
• Build relationships with governments, alumni, donors, and communities

• PhD and qualifications for tenured Full Professor appointment
• Distinguished record of scholarship and teaching
• Successful academic leadership, strategic planning, and change leadership
• Strong financial acumen managing complex budgets
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, reconciliation, and belonging

Bring scholarly credibility, strategic judgment, and collaborative leadership to advance FPGA’s academic excellence and public impact.