Dean, Faculty of Arts

The University of Regina is seeking a Dean to lead the academic, financial and strategic direction of its Faculty of Arts. Perrett Laver is conducting the search, and the Dean reports to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).

The position

Senior academic and administrative leader of the University of Regina's Faculty of Arts, reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), with responsibility for the Faculty's academic, administrative, financial and strategic direction.

Desirable qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline, with scholarly accomplishment suited to a Full Professor
• Significant academic leadership and administrative experience, including leading multidisciplinary, departmentalized faculties
• Financial and budget management experience
• Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenization, and a record of advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
• Experience recruiting and mentoring faculty in a unionized, collegial environment
• Experience building external partnerships, and a commitment to student success

Application procedure

Perrett Laver is conducting the search. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter through the firm's vacancies page, quoting reference 8008.

Application deadline

The application instructions give November 29, 2026 at noon CST, while the job board shows December 6. The earlier date is shown here; applicants should confirm against the original posting.

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