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The University of King's College-Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The University of King's College, founded in 1789, invites nominations and applications for the position of President. The committed and enthusiastic students, faculty, staff, and alumni are eager to work with an exceptional person.

The University of King's College has drawn upon its unique history to create a radically different undergraduate experience. King's offers its students intimacy and interdisciplinary programmes and, through its partnership with Dalhousie University in Halifax, access to a broad range of educational options. It offers the Foundation Year Programme (regarded as Canada's best first-year programme), Honours degrees in Contemporary Studies, Early Modern Studies, the History of Science and Technology and Journalism, as well as a one-year post baccalaureate in Journalism. Primarily residential and located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the University currently has approximately 900 full-time students, 56 faculty and 26 staff. The annual operating budget is approximately $10 Million.

Candidates must be passionate advocates of undergraduate liberal arts education, with a commitment to interdisciplinary programmes and familiarity with a residential environment. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the academic credentials to ensure credibility are essential. Historically, the President has played an integral role in the life of the University, by both teaching and occupying the presidential residence known as The Lodge.

The President is the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University and reports to the Board of Governors. The President will work with faculty, staff, students, and alumni in a collegial and collaborative manner to advance the aims of the University effectively within a consensual governance structure and the complex Dalhousie institutional context. He/she will translate the unique vision of the university into successful public relations and fundraising.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications in mid-September, with an appointment date of July 1, 2003. Applications and nominations should be sent to the Landmark Consulting Group, 25 Main Street West, Suite 2225, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H1 or to resumes@landmarkconsulting.org. Further information about the University of King's College is available at www.ukings.ns.ca