Dean, Faculty of Science
Short-listed candidates for the role of dean, Faculty of Science
Sept. 27, 2024
The search committee for the role of dean of the Faculty of Science has short-listed the following candidates. The committee received many strong applications. Following initial interviews and deliberations, the committee identified the below short-listed candidates. Each candidate will give a public presentation to the university community; the times, dates and locations are noted below.
Alison Thompson
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
James Gauld
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Eleni Stroulia
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
All presentations will take place in person in the Core Science Facility (CSF-1302) with an option to participate virtually. Candidate CVs and information for virtual participation will be available in Brightspace here. MUN login credentials will be needed to access the CVs and presentation links on the Brightspace page.
As part of the search process, each candidate will have a formal interview, offer a public presentation, and hold meetings with faculty, staff, students and others. Following these visits, the search committee will seek input on the candidates’ suitability for the role via Qualtrics feedback form.
To accommodate individuals who would like to participate in the process but cannot attend the public presentations at the scheduled times, recordings will be made available after all campus visits and presentations are complete. To access the recordings, please contact academicsearches@mun.ca.
Search update
March 21, 2024
Throughout January and February, the search committee engaged in a consultation process to gather feedback from the university community and key stakeholders on the opportunities, challenges and priorities for the Faculty of Science, as well as the profile for the next dean.
A copy of the advertisement can be found here. Consideration of candidates will begin in May/June 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Search committee update
Jan. 15, 2024
The search committee is being supported by Shauna Quinlan, senior consultant, senior leadership recruitment in Memorial's Department of Human Resources, and staff in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
In preparation for advertising this opportunity, the search committee is engaging in a consultation process to gather feedback from the university community and key stakeholders on the opportunities, challenges, priorities and profile for the unit and next dean. If you are interested in participating in this consultation process please contact Shauna Quinlan at shauna.quinlan@mun.ca. A copy of the advertisement and details on the progress of the search will be shared as they become available.
Search committee established
Nov. 10, 2023
In accordance with the Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators, a search committee has been established for the role of dean of the Faculty of Science.
Elected:
Dr. Tom Chapman, associate professor, Biology, Faculty of Science
Dr. Yolanda Wiersma, professor, Biology, Faculty of Science
Dr. Erika Merschrod, professor, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Dr. Amy Todd, assistant professor, Biochemistry, Faculty of Science
Dr. Oscar Meruvia-Pastor, associate professor, computer science, Faculty of Science
Appointed:
Dr. Pamela Osmond-Johnson, dean, Faculty of Education
Ms. Roxanne Millan, director, resource allocation and planning
Dr. Anne-Marie Sullivan, dean, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
Kate Smith, student representative, MUNSU
Dr. Dennis Peters, interim associate vice-president (academic) - chair