Search update - March 21, 2024

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

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

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Search committee update - Jan. 15, 2024

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).

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.

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Search committee established - Nov. 10, 2023

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

Elected:

Dr. Tom Chapman, associate professor, Biology, Faculty of Science
Dr. Yolanda Wiersma, professor, Biology, Faculty of Science
Dr. Erika Merschrod, professor, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Dr. Amy Todd, assistant professor, Biochemistry, Faculty of Science
Dr. Oscar Meruvia-Pastor, associate professor, computer science, Faculty of Science

Appointed:

Dr. Pamela Osmond-Johnson, dean, Faculty of Education
Ms. Roxanne Millan, director, resource allocation and planning
Dr. Anne-Marie Sullivan, interim dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
Kate Smith, student representative, MUNSU
Dr. Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice-president (academic) pro tempore - chair