Dean, Faculty of Engineering

Lakehead University is actively seeking to appoint a new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
. With responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the Faculty across its Thunder Bay and Barrie locations, the Dean will champion excellence in engineering education, research, accreditation, and industry engagement while supporting the University’s continued growth and impact.

Celebrated as one of Canada's leading academic institutions, Lakehead University offers more than 85 academic programs that are grouped within 9 Faculties from a comprehensive selection of academic areas of study. Lakehead is an innovative comprehensive university that prioritizes how to think, not what to think. Closely tied to that enterprising spirit is a deep connection to place. Lakehead is committed to making a difference in the communities it serves, developing a broader understanding of societal issues, and inspiring action for thoughtful, positive change.

Lakehead University is also committed to the success of Indigenous learners and to its relationships with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around its three campuses.

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at Lakehead University offers a comprehensive and professional education in chemical, civil, electrical and computer, software engineering, mechatronics and mechanical engineering.

With around 800 undergraduates and 300 graduate students, the Faculty of Engineering provides a learning environment where students can achieve their ambitions as professional engineers and researchers.

All programs are offered at the campus in Thunder Bay in Northwestern Ontario, and the Faculty now offers selected programs at Lakehead University’s STEM Hub in Barrie, Central Ontario.

The Role

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering is responsible for the overall leadership of the Faculty, both strategically and operationally. The Dean is responsible for leading the development of unique, high-quality, transformational undergraduate and graduate teaching, learning, and research experiences, cultivating industry partnerships across Northwest Ontario and County of Simcoe, and for supporting new and novel pathways for college engineering technologists to complete an engineering degree through.

The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering will also be actively engaged in maintaining strong record of accreditation compliance and be fiscally responsible in the stewardship of resources to ensure transparency and accountability. Finally, the Dean will be an active partner with philanthropy to support the strategic growth in capital expansion, student success and community impact.

The Ideal Candidate

As the ideal candidate, you are a committed, innovative, and collaborative leader with experience in academic administration, ideally in a multi-campus setting. You are an engaging and inspiring visionary fostering new approaches to cross-disciplinary curriculum development with the goal of providing students opportunities to experience scholarly expertise and unique learning experiences. You have a distinguished record of teaching and research in the field of engineering, and you are a passionate and dynamic communicator who effectively builds long-term, sustainable relationships with regional, national, and international partners.

You are an effective administrator, analyst, listener, and decision-maker with a passion for engineering and a strong attention to detail. You are committed to making a significant contribution…