Deputy Provost (Marine Institute) & Executive Director (Professional and Continuing Education)

Memorial University is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Deputy Provost (Marine Institute) & Executive Director (Professional and Continuing Education). This is a unique opportunity to serve as a key member of Memorial University’s senior leadership team, providing executive leadership for the Marine Institute while also advancing innovation in Professional and Continuing Education across the institution’s multi-campus system. Reporting to the Provost, the Deputy Provost (Marine Institute) & Executive Director (Professional and Continuing Education) holds overall responsibility for the Marine Institute campus, including financial and operational performance, strategic direction, and organizational effectiveness. The role provides executive oversight of all Marine Institute operations, leads external relations, and serves as a principal ambassador for the Institute.   

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Search committee update 

March 20, 2026

Elected members:

- Ann Lynn Anstey, placement officer, Office of Career Integrated Learning
- Kiley Best, instructor, Centre for Fisheries Ecosystem Research
- Dr. Tyler Eddy, research scientist, Centre for Fisheries Ecosystem Research
- John Tucker, instructor, School of Maritime Studies
- Dr. Daniel Walker, professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Appointed members:
- Alison Horton, vice-president (finance & administration)
- Dr. Peter Ride, dean, School of Fine Arts
- Meghan McKibbon, public services librarian, Marine Institute
- Ross Butler, Industry Advisory Board, Marine Institute
- Yang Ji, graduate student representative
- Katie Cousens, undergraduate student representative
- Dr. Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice-president (academic), chair

This search will proceed in accordance with the Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators. Bi-weekly meetings have been scheduled and will continue until the search is completed.