Memorial University

Call for Applications

Head, Department of Earth Sciences

Memorial University invites applications from within the University for the position of Head, Department of Earth Sciences.  The appointment is expected to begin February 1, 2025, and is initially for a term of three years and is renewable.

Applicants should have a strong record of research, teaching, and administration in the field of Earth Sciences, or related field, and display strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collegial leadership skills. The Head will be expected to identify and facilitate creative and proactive solutions to program and infrastructure challenges at the Department of Earth Sciences. For example, the head will be expected to actively promote large-scale infrastructure projects, to pursue grant funding for operations and training initiatives, and to build networks with academic, industry, and government partners. The Head should be a champion for the Department of Earth Sciences, with a desire to engage and fully represent it within and outside the University.

Applications should include: (i) a cover letter, (ii) a current CV, (iii) a statement of the applicant’s vision for the Department of Earth Sciences, and (iv) the names and contact information for two references (one internal and one external to Memorial University) that can supply reference letters.  These letters should primarily assess the applicant’s merits relevant to an administrative Department Head, emphasizing leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  Applications and associated letters of reference will be treated in confidence. The CV and statement of vision submitted by the applicants will be made available to all members of the Earth Sciences Department. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the Search Committee and will be asked to make a presentation to the Department of Earth Sciences on their vision for the Department.

All application materials should be submitted no later than

5:00 p.m. NDT, Wednesday, October 31, 2024

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our internal website https://careers.mun.ca/science/apply/100354. Questions may be addressed to

Dr. Aphrodite Indares, Chair

Search Committee for Head of the Department of Earth Sciences 

Email: aindares@mun.ca

c/o Cherie Hussey, Decanal Assistant, Dean of Science Office

Chemistry/Physics Building, 

Memorial University

Email: deansciassistant@mun.ca

The Science Heads Handbook is available from deansciassistant@mun.ca.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and men, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.