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Memorandum

TO: Dalhousie Community

FROM: Marty Leonard, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies

DATE: 27 April 2022

RE: Search for Associate Dean Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Dean Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. This is a five-year, 40% position that will begin on 1 July 2022 and is open to tenured faculty at Dalhousie. The position provides support to Dalhousie’s graduate students, postdoctoral fellows/employees, faculty and graduate administrative staff. The Associate Dean Students and Postdoctoral Fellows reports to the Dean of FGS and is responsible for:

A. Support for Graduate Community, Academic Integrity, Appeals

• Provides advice, guidance and support to students, supervisors, graduate coordinators and graduate administrators on regulations, especially as they relate to student progress and program completion.
• Provides advice and support for postdoctoral fellows, including support for PDF Research Day.
  
• Assists with the resolution of concerns or conflicts related to program difficulties, including supervisory relationships.
  
• Serves as Academic Integrity Officer for Faculty of Graduate Studies.
  
• Serves as respondent for FGS in academic appeals.
  
• With FGS staff, helps align regulations, policy and processes with best practices to serve graduate community.
  
• Liaises with other university services including Student Health and Wellness, University Ombudsperson, Human Rights and Equity Services.

B. PhD Defences

• Oversees PhD defences and support to defence chairs.
• Approves external examiners.
• Reviews and updates processes as needed.

C. Committees

• Serves as a voting ex officio member of FGS Faculty Council.
  

D. Other

• Carries out related work in consultation with the Dean of FGS.
  

Qualities and Experience:

• Commitment to principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
• Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of strong conflict mediation skills.
• Proven ability to deal professionally with sensitive, confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, including FGS staff, Dean and Associate Deans, departments and student support services.
• Proven record of excellence in graduate student education, including supervision.
• Keen interest in supporting student success.
• Interest and willingness to learn and stay abreast of best practices in graduate education.
  

Compensation: Annual stipend of $4,000. FGS will also compensate the successful candidate’s home Faculty for their time.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 18 May 2022 @ 4pm

Please send a letter containing a statement of interest and qualifications, a CV, a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, and contact information for two references to: Trisha.Estabrooks@dal.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of minority sexual orientations and/or gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal/ca/hiringfordiversity.