Dear Colleagues,

We are advertising for a senior colleague to become Head of Community, Culture and Global Studies at UBC.  This is an interdisciplinary department with colleagues teaching in Anthropology, Human Geography, Indigenous Studies, and Gender & Women’s Studies programs.  Field of research specialization can be related to any area of the above areas. We are especially interested in candidates whose interests span at least two of these areas, thus preference would be given to candidates with expertise in, for example, Feminist Geography, Indigenous Feminism, or Urban Anthropology.  I am happy to correspond with anyone who wishes to obtain informal information about the department, the campus, and the city of Kelowna, where this post is located.  Formal inquiries about the post should be directed to Associate Dean Louise Nelson, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences  ([log in to unmask]).

Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences  Head of Community, Culture and Global Studies Senior Associate Professor or Full Professor

Head of Community, Culture and Global Studies Associate or Full Professor  The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for the position of Head of Community, Culture and Global Studies.  This unit is responsible for the administration of four programs:  Anthropology, Gender and Women's Studies, Human Geography and Indigenous Studies. Undergraduate programs include minors and majors in each of the four disciplines, and graduate degrees are offered through an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program.  Community Culture and Global Studies is one of eight Units within the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science and has a total of 22 faculty members and 1 staff member.   The ideal candidate will be in the early stages of the Full Professor rank, although a senior Associate Professor may also be considered.  The Head's position includes a faculty appointment. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, leadership and management skills, with proven ability to lead and motivate faculty, staff, and students. Field of research specialization can be related to any area of Anthropology, Gender and Women's Studies, Human Geography or Indigenous Studies. We are especially interested in candidates whose interests span at least two of these areas.  Desirable attributes include a strong record of published research and external funding as well as prior experience in academic administration and undergraduate and graduate education.  The Head will provide administrative, intellectual, and academic leadership of the Unit and will serve on the Faculty's Leadership Team.  The Head is expected to:  (i) oversee the overall operation of the Unit, including the budget (ii) ensure that courses are suitably staffed (iii) take an active role in advancing the Unit's programs and activities through curriculum and program review, (iv) foster collegial interaction among faculty members, (v) mentor members of the Unit, (vi) conduct annual evaluations of each faculty member in the Unit, and (vii) serve as the advocate for Unit members within the Faculty and the University. Direct experience with managing reappointment, tenure and promotion processes and familiarity with budget processes are considered assets.  As a faculty member of the Unit, the Head will be expected to maintain an active research program in his/her chosen field, to supervise graduate students, and otherwise contribute to the Unit's teaching programs.  The position of Head will be available July 1, 2015 with a five-year renewable term.  The Head reports directly to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.  UBC is one of the world's top universities. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna.  UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, at the heart of the Okanagan Valley has over 8,400 students in six Faculties, including strong graduate programs at all levels.  Kelowna is connected by direct flights to major Canadian and USA cities and the region is considered one of the most desirable regions to live in Canada.  For more information about the Faculty, see http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/academic/welcome.html  Application Instructions:  Applicants should provide: A cover letter that clearly identifies all related administrative experience, including a statement of the candidate's philosophy or approach to leadership; an up-to-date curriculum vitae; statements of a program of research and of teaching interests; evidence of teaching ability; and the name, title, and contact information of three referees.  Following the initial review of applications, candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to request letters from their referees.   Preferred formats are Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf).  Please state whether you are currently legally entitled to work in Canada.  The deadline for applications is August 31, 2014.  Please refer to the online posting and application: www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/18250  (Note: online application requires you to register in the UBC application system) Please direct inquiries to: Associate Dean Louise Nelson, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences  ([log in to unmask]). UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.  We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.