Shape the future of King’s from its historic Halifax campus through strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and solid community relationships.

The University of King’s College seeks its next President and Vice-Chancellor to guide approximately 1,000 students and a distinctive academic community. Reporting to the Board of Governors, this executive advances priorities across liberal arts, journalism, writing, publishing, science, and music. The President supports inclusive engagement and institutional integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as King’s senior institutional leader and ambassador
- Advance a compelling vision and strategic narrative
- Steward university resources responsibly and strengthen sustainability




- Build relationships with alumni, benefactors, governments, and partners
- Use the President’s Lodge as a gathering place

Requirements:

- Seven to ten years of senior leadership experience
- Experience in post-secondary education leadership preferred
- PhD or equivalent terminal degree
- Strong financial acumen and resource management capability
- Strategic and operational planning experience

Lead King’s academic community with vision, financial acumen, and relationship-building across Halifax and beyond.

📌 President and Vice-Chancellor King’s (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Royer Thompson
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality