President & Vice-Chancellor

University of Victoria

The University of Victoria (UVic) is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive, research-intensive universities, recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching, research, creativity, and community engagement. UVic ranks #14 worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2025), reflecting the institution’s deep commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With more than 22,000 students, 6,000 staff, faculty, and librarians, and an annual operating budget exceeding $800 million, UVic fosters a culture of innovation, curiosity, and discovery that drives positive change locally and globally.

Situated on the West Coast of Canada, UVic is located on the territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples. The University acknowledges and respects the Lək̓ ʷəŋən and W̱ SÁNEĆ Peoples and the historical and ongoing relationships that they have with these lands.

Guided by its strategic plan, Distinctly UVic, the University is deeply committed to advancing respect and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and to integrating Indigenous perspectives and knowledge across its academic and community life; championing sustainability across research, learning, and operations; and fostering an inclusive environment that reflects and supports the diversity of its community. The University is uniquely positioned to make a difference in five impact areas: climate, environmental change and sustainability; health and wellness; Indigenous-led scholarship; social justice and equity; and technology and the human experience.

The President and Vice-Chancellor provides visionary, transparent, and collaborative leadership across all aspects of the university’s academic, research, and operational mandate. Working closely with the senior leadership team, Senate, Board, and campus community, the President strengthens trust, collegial governance, and shared purpose, while also serving as the University’s primary external representative building relationships with government, Indigenous nations, industry, donors and community partners. UVic’s next President will be an inspiring and strategic leader with an ambitious vision for the University’s future—someone who champions student success, academic excellence, research impact, sustainability, and equity.

The ideal candidate brings an authentic commitment to reconciliation, community engagement, and the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. They will be a visible, approachable, and trusted presence across campus and the broader community and an exceptional communicator, relationship-builder, and advocate who advances UVic’s mission locally, nationally, and globally.

To explore this exceptional opportunity further, please contact our Search Consultants at Boyden at uvic@boyden.com or at (604) 685-0261. To apply directly, please click Apply and submit your cover letter and resume.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Read UVic’s full equity statement for more detail. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the position has an expected starting salary range of $450,000 - $490,000 per year. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.