Vancouver Island University -- President & Vice Chancellor
Boyden • Canada, British Columbia • Posted July 16, 2026
Position Overview
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a public special-purpose teaching university, serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia with a proud history dating back to 1936. From its origins as a community-focused institution, VIU has evolved into a teaching-focused university serving approximately 12,000 students annually, representing approximately 8,100 full-time equivalents from 85 countries.
Reporting to the Board of Governors and serving as Vice-Chancellor, the President is the University’s Chief Executive Officer and public representative, accountable for the overall leadership, strategic direction and performance of the institution. Working closely with a committed Board and an experienced Senior Management Team, the President will help lead VIU through a critical phase centred on sustainable growth, enrolment stability, institutional transformation and sector-wide change.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive l...
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a public special-purpose teaching university, serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia with a proud history dating back to 1936. From its origins as a community-focused institution, VIU has evolved into a teaching-focused university serving approximately 12,000 students annually, representing approximately 8,100 full-time equivalents from 85 countries.
Reporting to the Board of Governors and serving as Vice-Chancellor, the President is the University’s Chief Executive Officer and public representative, accountable for the overall leadership, strategic direction and performance of the institution. Working closely with a committed Board and an experienced Senior Management Team, the President will help lead VIU through a critical phase centred on sustainable growth, enrolment stability, institutional transformation and sector-wide change.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive l...