McMaster’s search for a new Vice-President and Dean (Faculty of Health Sciences)

The next Vice-President and Dean will strengthen McMaster’s clinical and research networks, and advance our shared commitment to health equity and inclusive excellence.

October 20, 2025

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The posting for the position of Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, is now open, with a closing date of February 23, 2026.

From pioneering problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine to developing innovative approaches in nursing, rehabilitation science, midwifery, public health, and biomedical discovery, the Faculty of Health Sciences has shaped how health education and research are delivered and conducted worldwide.

The next Vice-President and Dean will strengthen McMaster’s clinical and research networks, nurture learners and future leaders, and advance our shared commitment to health equity and inclusive excellence.

Since 2016, Dr. Paul O’Byrne’s has served as Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, with devotion and distinction. His term will be ending June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the Office of the President’s message about this role. 

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