Search update - March 5, 2024

Throughout December/January, the search committee engaged in a consultation process to gather feedback from the university community and key stakeholders on the opportunities, challenges, priorities and profile for the Faculty and next dean.

A copy of the advertisement can be found here. Consideration of candidates will begin in April/May 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Search update: Jan. 15, 2024

In preparation for advertising this opportunity, the search committee is engaging in a consultation process to gather feedback from the university community and key stakeholders on the opportunities, challenges, priorities and profile for the unit and next dean. If you are interested in participating in this consultation process please contact Shauna Quinlan at shauna.quinlan@mun.ca. A copy of the advertisement and details on the progress of the search will be shared as they become available.

Search committee established

In accordance with Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators, a search committee has been established for the role of dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

Elected members:

Dr. Ahmed Elruby, assistant professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Dr. Yuri Muzychka, professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Dr. Sam Nakhla, associate professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Geoff Smith, deputy director and academic staff member in Co-operative Education
Dr. Baiyu (Helen) Zhang, professor, Civil Engineering

Appointed members:

Dr. Natasha Hurley, dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Syed Imtiaz, professor and head, Process Engineering
Madison Squires, senior undergraduate student
Dr. Lihong Zhang, professor and head, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice-president (academic) pro tempore - chair

The search committee is being supported by Shauna Quinlan, senior consultant, senior leadership recruitment in Memorial's Department of Human Resources, and staff in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).