Faculty Positions
Position Title / Rank: Associate or Full Professor and Chair in Animal BioSciences (Open to Internal University of Guelph Applicants Only)
College: Ontario Agricultural College
Department: Animal BioSciences
Date Posted: February 13, 2023
Deadline: March 10, 2023
Please reference AD #23-08
Position Description:
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph invites applications from internal University of Guelph applicants only for the position of Chair of the Department of Animal BioSciences at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
The Department of Animal BioSciences is a multi-disciplinary academic unit with faculty in a range of fields including: animal physiology, genetics, behaviour and welfare, nutrition and management. Faculty in the School have links across campus including computer science, engineering, human health and nutritional sciences, biological sciences, food, agricultural and resource economics, and food science, as well as with producer organizations and members of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Department has dynamic undergraduate programs in Agriculture and Animal Biology and their MSc and PhD programs attract students worldwide and are supported by extensive research funds. Descriptions of the Department, its programs, and faculty profiles are available at Animal BioSciences. The Department values diversity, inclusion and wellness, and is taking actions to support these values.
The Chair of the Department is responsible for the orderly, effective, efficient, sustainable and collegial operation of the Department. They provide leadership for initiatives identified by the faculty members and support individuals in the fulfillment of their assigned responsibilities. The Chair, through consultation with members of the Department, is responsible for enhancing academic programs, increasing contributions to knowledge, and strengthening relationships with industry and other potential partners. The Chair is also responsible for leading the fiscal sustainability of the Department and the development of Departmental strategies and tactics in that regard. The Chair is also expected to work closely with the OAC Deans office in this regard and in collaboration with their academic unit head colleagues across OAC. This includes the development and evolution of budget plans which include revenue targets and plans to meet those targets. The appointment will be for a five-year term, with a possibility of renewal for a second five-year term.
The preferred candidate will be a successful educator and leader holding a tenured faculty appointment at the University of Guelph, with a good record of research and scholarly accomplishments and substantive experience in and a dedication to teaching and student success. The Chair will be required to offer vision and leadership, demonstrate innovative thinking, and exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in human and financial resource management and the ability to engage faculty, staff, and students in developing and executing new initiatives are required. The Chair will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with industry, government agencies, and alumni, including the development of funding and support for scholarly programs. The successful candidate will also have the ability to network, communicate, and facilitate the advancement of the Department, OAC, and the University.
The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
Assessment of applications will begin in March 10, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a vision statement for the Department; and (4) the names and addresses of three referees. Applications should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. Rene Van Acker Dean Ontario Agricultural College University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Email: vanacker@uoguelph.ca
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
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At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion (https://uoguel.ph/ox2p9) is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
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