Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Env, Earth & Resources

Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Reporting to the Provost and Vice‑President (Academic), the Dean is a senior leader responsible for promoting teaching and research, innovative program development, community connections, and serving the needs of students, faculty, and staff. The role includes oversight of all Faculty operations, including programs, services, budgets, and infrastructure, and requires collaboration with Faculty members and the broader campus community to advance the Faculty’s vision and align with the University’s goals.

• Promote teaching and research excellence across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Lead innovative program development and curriculum enhancement.
• Develop and manage the Faculty budget and financial resources responsibly.
• Oversee infrastructure, facilities, and technology needs for faculty operations.
• Build and sustain community partnerships, including government, Indigenous communities, industry, and broader external stakeholders.
• Ensure strategic alignment of the Faculty’s academic plan with the University’s aims.
• Foster a collegial, inclusive, and engaging learning and research environment.

• Earned Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Appointable at the rank of full professor.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship, research, and community engagement.
• Experience in academic leadership positions with responsibilities in planning, finance, and people management within a unionized environment.
• Strong communicator and strategic thinker with a collaborative, collegial style.
• Commitment to decolonization, Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion; proven actions and relationships in these areas.
• Ability to inspire and manage a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are preferred. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity, welcoming applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas. The University is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in hiring, promotion, and tenure (where applicable) for groups that have been excluded from full participation at the University and in the wider community.

During the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and the University of Manitoba upon request to applicants with disabilities. For any accommodation needs, please contact U or 204‑474‑7195.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.