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Director - School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (University of Waterloo) The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED), in the Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo focuses on integrated approaches for sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With over 700 students and research programs in business, policy, global and local development, SEED is growing in impact and reputation. The Director of SEED will lead and build the academic activities of the School, including teaching programs, outreach and research. The successful candidate will: · provide a compelling vision and strategic direction that will continue to position SEED as a knowledge leader and innovator; · have a multidisciplinary research background in one or more areas of business and environment, local economic development, international development and social innovation; · shape the direction of undergraduate and graduate teaching, and scholarship in SEED; · be experienced in administration, communication, fundraising and leadership, and · possess a PhD and academic qualifications for appointment to a tenured position at the professor or associate professor level. Founded in 2009, the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development offers comprehensive and highly interdisciplinary professional programs in sustainable business and development, with degrees in environment and business, international development and local economic development. The School is adding faculty members, developing new programs and growing research capacities. In 2011, the School will move to a new 57,000 sq. ft. LEED© Platinum building with new classrooms, student space and offices. For details about the School and its programs, please visit: http://seed.uwaterloo.ca. The University of Waterloo consistently ranks as a leading comprehensive university in Canada and an innovator in education and research. It is located in Waterloo, Ontario (designated as the 2007 Intelligent Community of the Year by the Intelligent Community Forum), and is about 90 km southwest of Toronto. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement explaining how their abilities and interests relate to SEED, and a vision of their role as Director, as well as the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of four referees. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 31, 2010. Application packages should be sent to: Mark Seasons, Dean Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1 [email protected] The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples and persons with disabilities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will receive priority.
