UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional

territories and homelands of many Indigenous

peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River

Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have

continuously maintained homelands in northern

Manitoba since time immemorial. The First

Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into

treaty relationships with the Crown (within our

region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -

and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located

within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has

also become home to other Indigenous peoples.

We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all

Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation,

and learning.

COMPETITION TYPE
Open Competition to the Public

COMPETITION NUMBER
25-090

CLOSING DATE
August 20, 2025

SALARY RANGE
$122,349 to $150,170 per
annum plus, remoteness
allowance if applicable

POSITION LOCATION
The Pas or Thompson,
Manitoba

POSITION TYPE
Full-Time Regular Position
The position is excluded from
the bargaining unit

APPLY TO
Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (PDF
preferred format)
University College of the
North,
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7
Fax: (204) 623-4414

DEAN OF RESEARCH
Academic Quality and Excellence

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering

more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work

environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total

Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including

tuition waivers.

DUTIES
Reporting to Associate Vice-President Academic Quality and Excellence, the Dean of Research provides strategic leadership in the

development and implementation of UCN’s research office, plan and agenda. The Dean elevates UCN’s national profile as a leader in

northern and Indigenous research. The Dean establishes and strengthens research partnerships with other post-secondary institutions,

granting agencies and industry leveraging UCN’s location to create distinctive collaborations that advance shared goals. The Dean is a

member of the University College of the North’s (UCN) Senior Academic Leadership and Strategic Leadership Teams. Aligning with UCN’s

strategic priorities, the Dean provides vision, strategic, and operational leadership to the research department and ensures that research is

high quality and supported. Research projects will be directed by faculty; however, emphasis will be placed on research that contributes to

reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Research-based Master’s Degree; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Extensive experience conducting and leading research projects
• Strong knowledge of research compliance, ethics, and funding agency regulations (e.g. Tri-Council, OCAP)
• Experience in academic leadership including managing staff, budgets, financial reporting, and grant administration.
• Knowledge of research ethics, intellectual property and data management policies.
• Ability to motivate and mentor researchers at all career stages.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Experience in building research capacity by supporting faculty development, fostering collaboration, and identifying funding

opportunities

• Commitment to promoting and disseminating research findings to academic, industry, and public audiences
• Commitment to advancing Indigenous research and reconciliation.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skill.
• Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS
• PhD with a research focus

• Understanding of Indigenous and northern cultures/communities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their
resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational
Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment
organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous
candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples,
persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given
consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human
Resources.

Please indicate in your subject line the competition number for which you are applying.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including

references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).
For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca