Dean Search

About the search

From the USask's Search and Review for Senior Administrators policy: Recruitment of senior administrators is one of the highest priorities of the university. Searches must be well-planned and commence in a timely manner to permit the consideration of a wide range of qualified candidates, to provide for a smooth transition between leaders, and to ensure continued momentum towards the university’s commitments and strategic goals.


Candidate presentations

All candidates shortlisted for the position have made a public presentation outlining their vision for the college. Recordings are available at the links below. You are required to have an NSID (USask login credentials) to view the videos. 

Alumni who do not have an NSID and who would like access to the videos, may email engr.alumni@usask.ca for assistance.

Michael Bradley public presentation

Jafar Soltan public presentation

Janaka Ruwanpura public presentation

Hussein Abdullah public presentation


Providing feedback on candidates

You are invited to submit confidential feedback on the shortlisted candidates. All responses will be shared in their entirety (excluding names) and held within the confidence of the search committee. Your feedback via the chair is critical to our selecting the best leader for the college.

Please submit your comments by 4:00 pm on Monday, April 22. Submissions can be sent via email to leadership.search@usask.ca


Further search information

More information about the current search for the new dean of USask Engineering is available from the Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, including:

  • Search updates 
  • Committee membership
  • Position posting