Leadership Searches
The University of Winnipeg is currently conducting searches for the following senior leadership positions.
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The University of Winnipeg has begun the search process for its next Vice-President, Research and Innovation.
First of all, I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Jino Distasio for the outstanding leadership he has provided in this role since 2013. During his tenure, the University significantly grew its impact and reputation as a centre for research and innovation.
The next leader in this position will play a key role in charting our university’s future. This search is open to internal and external candidates, and we have secured Odgers Berndston to assist us through the process.
The following Advisory Search Committee has been formed:
- Dr. Todd Mondor, President and Vice-Chancellor (Committee Chair)
- Madison Carver, Board of Regents Member
- Dr. Pavlina Radia, Provost and Vice-President, Academic
- Dr. Chantal Fiola, Acting Associate Vice-President, Indigenous
- Dr. Sergio Camorlinga, Chair, Applied Computer Science
- Dr. Farzad Zaerpour, Associate Professor, Business and Economics
- Dr. Shauna Labman, Executive Director, Global College
- Tomiris Kaliyeva, President, UWSA
- Dr. Steven Kohm, Professor, Criminal Justice (UWFA Representative)
Timeline for the search
The University plans to conclude this search and have the new Vice-President, Research and Innovation in place by July 1, 2024.
High-level milestones
- Position profile published — December 2023
- Feedback from the University community — December 2023 – January 2024
- Candidate assessments and interviews — January 2023 – March 2024
- Announcement — Spring 2024
I invite all members of the UWinnipeg community to share any insights or perspectives that could inform this search by emailing Rachel Almero, Executive Assistant to the President, at r.almero@uwinnipeg.ca.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your thoughts and advice on this important search process.
Dr. Todd Mondor
President and Vice-Chancellor
View the position posting [PDF]
As Chair of the Advisory Search Committee for the new Associate Vice-President, Student Engagement at the University of Winnipeg, I am pleased to share information on our approach and timeline for the search.
The following Advisory Search Committee has been struck:
- Dr. Pavlina Radia, Provost and Vice-President, Academic (Committee Chair)
- Colin Russell, Registrar
- Jennifer Trotman, Director, Campus Living
- Kevin Lamoureux, Faculty of Education
- Inga Johnson Mychasiw, Executive Director, Student Support Services
- Dan Bailey, AESES Representative
- Dr. Manish Pandey, Acting Associate Vice-President, International and Acting Dean, Graduate Studies
- Dr. Melanie Gregg, UWFA Representative
- Danielle Dunbar, Associate Vice-President, Engagement
- Christine Quiah, Vice-President, Student Affairs, UWSA
- Erin McCarthy, Human Resources Consultant
- Gina Schiak, Acting Associate Vice-President, Human Resources
- Stacy Belding, Human Rights and Diversity Officer
To ensure we find the right candidate for the University of Winnipeg, we have put in place a consultative process with milestones over the next several months. We have also engaged Dr. Jennie Massey from KBRS as a consultant to support the process. KBRS Academic Executive Search brings one of the largest teams in the country dedicated to the academic sector.
Timeline for the search
Working with KBRS, we have constructed a timeline that aims to announce the next AVP, Student Engagement by early 2024.
High-level milestones
- Consultation with University stakeholders — December 2023
- Position profile published — December 2023
- Candidate assessments — December 2023 – January 2024
- Candidate interviews — February – March 2024
- Announcement — April 2024
This is an important search that will contribute significantly to the continued advancement of the University of Winnipeg. I am hopeful that you will be able to contribute your experience, expertise, and perspective to the process and help to create a positive environment for the next AVPSE to begin their appointment. Members of the University community are invited to share any insights that could inform this search by emailing Barbara Doran, Administrative Officer for the Office of the Provost, at b.doran@uwinnipeg.ca.
Looking forward,
Dr. Pavlina Radia
Provost and Vice-President, Academic