Dean, John Molson School of Business
About the John Molson School of Business (JMSB)
Concordia University's John Molson School of Business (JMSB) is one of Canada's leading business schools and is accredited by both AACSB International and EQUIS, placing it among a select group of business schools worldwide to hold these prestigious accreditations.
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, JMSB fosters an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually vibrant environment that advances responsible leadership, innovative research and experiential learning. The School is home to more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, supported by an internationally diverse faculty and staff whose research and teaching address today's most pressing business and societal challenges. JMSB offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including highly regarded MBA, Executive MBA, MBA in Investment Management, and specialized master's degrees, as well as a long-standing joint PhD in Business Administration offered in collaboration with other Montreal universities.
Through its strong commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurship, sustainability, community engagement and global perspectives, JMSB prepares graduates to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The School also delivers customized professional development programs to organizations in both English and French. Housed in the award-winning Molson Building, a LEED-certified facility that serves as a hub for innovation and collaboration, JMSB maintains deep connections with Montreal's business community while extending its impact through a global network of more than 70,000 alumni.
About the role and qualifications
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, and a member of Concordia’s senior administration, the Dean of the John Molson School of Business will provide strategic direction, academic planning leadership and administrative oversight to achieve JMSB’s vision of setting the pace for the next generation of business schools.
Committed to the highest standards in business education and research, the Dean will further enhance the School’s activities and reputation through increasing funding support, working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners, and promoting innovative approaches to achieving its mission.
The successful candidate will have a significant record of research, teaching and administrative accomplishments in business education, and the ability to function in both French and English, along with an understanding of the Quebec higher education context. With a record of building strong teams, managing resources, and promoting both scholarly and entrepreneurial initiatives, the new Dean will promote excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion among faculty, staff and students. They will possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management, communication and interpersonal skills, a creative approach to problem solving, and the capacity to build and sustain positive relationships throughout JMSB, Concordia, and the local and national business communities. A PhD or other terminal degree with an exemplary record of academic leadership is required.
Expressions of interests and applications
The consultants will begin review of candidates immediately, with committee consideration later in the fall, and will continue until the role is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names (not letters) of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate), and should be submitted in confidence to the University’s executive search consultants: ConcordiaJMSB@lavernesmith.com
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their application. Candidates who require accommodation to ensure their full participation in the recruitment process are asked to make their needs known in advance. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.