Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Vice President, Health Sciences Research

Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University

and Vice President, Health Sciences Research, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Applications and nominations are invited for the joint position of Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Queen’s University and Vice President, Health Sciences Research at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). We are searching for an individual that will embody the FHS and KHSC research missions of enhancing the health and well-being of the people of Canada and the world through research, education and the translation of new knowledge into practice. This advancement of knowledge brings evidence into practice for the benefit and empowerment of our patients, their families and our medical community. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding academic having an established record as a research scientist and proven administrative experience. This individual will be an innovative leader who will draw on strong interpersonal and organizational skills to direct the development and implementation of strategic plans required to attain the goals of the integrated research vision of the Faculty and the Hospital.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership for the research portfolio of FHS and KHSC. The incumbent acts as President and CEO of both the Kingston General Hospital Research Institute (KGHRI) and the Hotel Dieu Hospital Research Institute (HDHRI) and as such, reports to the Institute Boards. As President and CEO, the incumbent has corporate responsibility for all activities of the Institutes, including financial management. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of Faculty and Hospital research related resources, including space allocation. The incumbent will also be expected to build and maintain a culture of research and enquiry in the Faculty and Hospital.

Queen’s University is located in historic Kingston, on the shores of Lake Ontario, with easy access to Montreal, Toronto & Ottawa.  This university city of approximately 150,000 offers a unique mix of year-round recreational, cultural and academic opportunities. Queen's University is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract outstanding students. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. Queen’s University is consistently ranked as a leader in Canadian post-secondary education and research. Attracting the very best students and faculty, Queen’s aspires to become a global leader in these areas.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is southeastern Ontario’s complex, acute and specialty care, research and teaching hospital.  Consisting of our Hotel Dieu Hospital site and Kingston General Hospital site, as well as the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and two research institutes, KHSC provides care for more than 500,000 patients and families from across our region. As one of Kingston’s largest employers, KHSC is home to nearly 5,000 staff, more than 2,000 health-care learners and 1,000 volunteers who are committed to partnering with patients and families to ensure provision of high quality, compassionate care. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University, KHSC is ranked as one of Canada’s top research hospitals.

Applications and nominations, the former to be accompanied by a letter summarizing research,  leadership and administrative experience, a curriculum vitae and the names and full contact information of three referees, are to be directed to: Dr. Richard Reznick and Dr. David Pichora, Search Committee Co-Chairs, c/o Mr. Joel Gillis, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macklem House, Queen’s University, 18 Barrie Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6 or by e-mail to [email protected].

Review of applications and nominations will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Support to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs, will be provided in the recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Mr. Gillis at the contact information as detailed above.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.