CareerPlan

Associate Vice-President, International Research

Ottawa, ON, CAFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior executive leading the strategic development, management, and promotion of the University's international research portfolio to secure leadership in global research ecosystems.

Role type

Senior IC academic upper management (Associate Vice-President)

Builds

International research partnerships, institutional agreements, and strategic alliances with private and public sector entities.

Domain

Higher Education / International Research Strategy

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic planning, stakeholder management, change management, team leadership, policy development, international relations, business acumen, communications

Preferred skills

Experience in research administration, knowledge of Canadian funding bodies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR), multilingual capabilities

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and implement international research action plans; foster international partnerships and agreements; lead teams supporting research internationalization; represent the university at international levels; organize high-profile international events and delegations; support international post-graduate student recruitment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC