Lead the University of King’s College in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), advancing academic excellence, student success, and institutional sustainability as President and Vice-Chancellor.
Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President is King’s senior leader and principal ambassador. This executive shapes strategic priorities with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. The mandate includes fostering critical thinking, upholding institutional integrity, stewarding resources responsibly, and cultivating inclusive engagement across campus and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Shape and advance strategic priorities with the King’s communityFoster academic excellence, student success,



and institutional sustainabilityAlign strategic and operational priorities across the universityCultivate philanthropic support among alumni, donors, and partnersEngage visibly with campus, student life, and communityRequirements:
At least 7-10 years of senior leadership experiencePost-secondary leadership experience, ideally as Dean, Vice-President, or ProvostTerminal degree, such as a PhD or equivalentAbility to articulate and implement a compelling visionFinancial acumen and strategic operational planning experienceBring executive leadership, relationship-building, and resource stewardship to King’s interdisciplinary university community in Halifax.

📌 University President Halifax Higher Education (Canada)
🏢 Royer Thompson
📍 Canada