Distinguished Professor

The Peter Wall Distinguished Professor is a unique appointment directed at attracting or retaining a world-class scholar. Such a scholar can be expected to have a major impact on broad areas of scholarly work at UBC. This endowed chair provides salary support (five-year term, renewable) expected to be on a career-long basis at UBC.

The association of a Distinguished Professor within the Wall Institute enhances the reputation of the Institute and provides it with a source of scholarly advice. Such appointments involve University-wide considerations and involve major long-term commitments. The program was established in 1994 by the creation of two endowed chairs.