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.

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

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.