Senior Leadership Searches and Reappointments
The reappointment or extension of Senior Academic Administrators at NOSM University is accomplished with the support from an advisory committee to the President.
- Guidelines Process for Extension of Appointments for Senior Academic Administrators
- Presidents Search Principles and Practices.
Current Searches
The search for NOSM University’s next Vice President Research and Graduate Studies has launched with the convening of an advisory selection committee, established and chaired by President Michael Green. Reporting to the President, the Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies provides strategic leadership in planning, developing, and continuously strengthening research and graduate studies across Northern Ontario. Additional Information (click + to expand)
Vice President Research and Graduate Studies
For more information, read the full job description.
The Office of the President with the Human Resources Office has been engaged to assist with the search and President Green would like to thank the following individuals who have agreed to serve on the advisory committee:
| Dr. Michael Green | President, Chair |
| Dr. Céline Larivière | Provost, Vice Chair |
| Patty Fink | AVP Research |
| Dr. Radu Alexandru (Alex) Moise | AD Graduate Studies |
| Dr. David MacLean | Associate Dean Faculty Affairs, Human and Medical Sciences |
| Dr. Barb Zelek | Assistant Dean Faculty Affiars, Clinical Sciences |
| Dr. Joseph LeBlanc | AVP Equity & Inclusion |
| Dr. Simon Lees | Unionized Faculty Representative (OPSEU Unit #1) |
| Dr. Marion Maar | Unionized Faculty Representative (OPSEU Unit #1) |
| Dr. David McNeil | President & CEO, HSNRI |
| Dr. Chris Mushquash | Vice President Research |
| Dr. Jonathan Smith | President, PCTA |
| Emma Stringer | Graduate Studies Learner |
| Gina Kennedy | University Secretary/Director (non-voting) |
| Tina Carswell | HR (non-voting) |
Committee Updates:
The first meeting of the committee was December 15, 2025.
The search for NOSM University’s next Vice President Finance and Operations has launched with the convening of an advisory selection committee, established and chaired by President Michael Green. Reporting to the President, the Vice-President, Finance and Operations provides strategic leadership in is responsible for the on-going development, implementation and oversight of the University’s operational framework including, but not limited to, operational policies, processes and resources that ensure financial sustainability and meet the needs of the administration and academic programs, learners, faculty and staff members, internal and external partners and stakeholders (e.g. communities, provincial, federal and local government, and a variety of health/medical organizations). Additional Information (click + to expand)
Vice President Finance and Operations
For more information, read the full job description.
Selection will begin March 26, 2026
The Office of the President with the Human Resources Office has been engaged to assist with the search and President Green would like to thank the following individuals who have agreed to serve on the advisory committee:
| Dr. Michael Green | President, Chair |
| Dr. Céline Larivière | Provost, Vice Chair |
| Kathy Pozihun | VP Finance and Administration, Lakehead University |
| Joey McColeman | Senior Director |
| Zach Suntres | Unionized Faculty Representative (OPSEU Unit #1) |
| Tom Kovala | Unionized Faculty Representative (OPSEU Unit #1) |
| Ramona Quequish | VP Corporate Services & COO, SLO |
| Mark Facca | NOAMA |
| Ryan Jeffers | VP Corporate and COO, NBRHC |
| Gina Kennedy | University Secretary/Director (non-voting) |
| Tina Carswell | HR (non-voting) |
Committee Updates:
The first meeting of the Committee was March 4, 2026
Second meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026

