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

Alan Kelm akelm at cms.math.ca
Fri Nov 30 13:44:40 EST 2007


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.

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