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
Solid 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