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Dean, Faculty of Education
Under academic policy, , Dilson Rassier, provost and vice-president academic and chief budget officer, is forming a search committee to appoint a new dean of the Faculty of Education.
The search committee is responsible for identifying and assessing potential candidates, consulting with faculty, staff, students, department chairs, and relevant academic departments, and gathering input on the qualities and qualifications needed for successful leadership. The Committee also seeks feedback on shortlisted candidates through forums and surveys to inform its recommendation. The Search Committee serves in an advisory role to the President.
Search Committee
| MEMBERS | CONDITIONS | NAME |
| Provost or Designate | Chair | Kevin Oldknow, Principal, Surrey Campus and Senior Advisor to the Vice-President, Academic and Provost |
| Deans (2) | Selected by Deans | Gohar Ashoughian, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries |
| David Bangsberg, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences | ||
| Faculty Members (4) | Elected by/from EDUC | |
| Undergraduate Student (1) | Selected by SFSS | |
| Graduate Student (1) | Selected by GSS | |
| Support Staff (1) | Elected by the support staff of EDUC | |
| Additional Faculty Members (up to 2) | ||
| Search Support | Alisha Walsh, Director, Strategic Operations and Initiatives, Office of the Provost and VPA |
Search Committee Timeline
| Meeting | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting 1 | October 2, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm (in-person) |
| Open Forum | November 2, 2026 | 9:30am-10:30am (online) |
| Meeting 2 | November 30, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm (online) |
| Meeting 3 | January 14, 2027 | 1:30pm-3:30pm (online) |
| Meeting 4 | February 3, 2027 | 1:30pm-3:30pm (online) |
| First Round Interviews | February 23, 2027 | 9:00am-4:30pm (online) |
| Meeting 5 | March 9, 2027 | 10:00am-12:00pm (online) |
| Final Interviews, Candidate Open Forums | March 31, 2027 | 1:00pm-4:30pm (in-person) |
| April 1, 2027 | 1:00pm-4:30pm (in-person) |
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| April 2, 2027 | 1:00pm-4:30pm (in-person) |
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| Meeting 6 | April 22, 2027 | 1:30pm-3:30pm (in-person) |
Contact
For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic: vpasrch@sfu.ca