The University Council will appoint the Dean as prescribed by the Charter and the Statutes of the University at the end of the appointment process. The term is five years, typically begins on June 1, and may be renewed once. The Dean’s responsibilities As a high-level leader and manager, the dean of a faculty plays a key role at the University of Montreal. He or she oversees a wide variety of activities in order to ensure the proper functioning and development of his or her facult