Visionary President for Yukon University

Yukon University

📍 whitehorse, yt, Canada

Full-time Other-General

Job Description

Step into a transformative role as the President and Vice-Chancellor of Yukon University, a leader in northern higher education. Guide innovative learning and Indigenous self-determination in this vital position.
Yukon University is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the President role for a renewable five-year term. As the first university north of 60°, your leadership will be key to fostering an inclusive, vibrant community rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing. The President will work closely with the Board of Governors to articulate a strategic vision that enhances educational engagement and reconciliation efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Champion Indigenous self-determination and educational innovation
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to University initiatives
• Strengthen ties with Yukon First Nations and local communities
• Manage operational and fiscal responsibilities effectively
• Promote collaborative partnerships within educational frameworks