Search for Vice-President (Marine Institute)

Memorial University is undertaking the search for the next vice-president (Marine Institute). Glenn Blackwood, vice-president (Marine Institute) since 2005, will conclude his last term in the role on Sept. 1, 2021.

The search will be led by a committee of university representatives, chaired by President Vianne Timmons. The university has hired executive search and recruitment firm Odgers Berndtson as a consultant for this international search process.

Seeking feedback

Members of the university community are encouraged to provide their feedback on the challenges and opportunities facing the Marine Institute and the ideal candidate profile. Themes that emerge from the survey will be aggregated and shared with the search committee to inform their work. The survey is available online until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Complete the survey now

Interested members may also provide input to the committee in writing or by email to:

Dr. Vianne Timmons, OC, Chair
Search Committee for Vice-President (Marine Institute)
Rm. AA2028, Memorial University
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7

VPMIsearch2021@mun.ca