[cmath] Deputy Director of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences: University of British Columbia

[R. Kuske, (Math Head)]

Deputy Director of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences
University of British Columbia

Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Director of the  
Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS).  The  
successful candidate will assume a tenured position as an Associate  
or Full Professor of Mathematics at UBC and will serve a term of 5  
years as Deputy Director of PIMS.  Applicants must have an  
outstanding record of scientific accomplishment in an area consistent  
with the research interests of the Mathematics Department, as  
described in http://www.math.ubc.ca/Research/index.shtml.

  The applicant should demonstrate strong evidence of  leadership and  
excellent communication and organizational skills; there is some  
preference for prior administrative experience.

Departmental responsibilities:
The successful applicant is expected to pursue a vigorous research  
program with a strong commitment to the high quality educational  
mission of the department.

Institute responsibilities:
The Deputy Director of PIMS will act as the PIMS-UBC site director  
and assist the PIMS Director in several aspects of her/his tasks, in  
particular with the development and implementation of scientific  
policies and the adjudication process of the scientific programmes,  
as well as supervision of the organization of scientific activities  
and supervision of the preparation of grant proposals.

The salary will be commensurate with experience and research record.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as described at:
  http://www.math.ubc.ca/Dept/deptJobs.shtml#Apply

Alternatively, applicants may send a current CV including a list of  
publications, statement of research, and a record of teaching  
interests and effectiveness, and should arrange for three letters of  
recommendation to be sent directly to:

Chair, Departmental Committee on Appointments,
Department of Mathematics
University of British Columbia
#121 - 1984 Mathematics Road
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z2

In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be  
received by January 15, 2008.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to  
apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be  
given priority.