Christopher Buddle
Professor Buddle has worked at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï since 2002. His home unit is the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at Macdonald Campus within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He is an award-winning teacher (at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï and nationally) recognized for innovations using technology in classrooms. Professor Buddle's research is focused on the biodiversity and community ecology of insects and spiders, notably in the Arctic. He has been involved in administration at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï for many years, as Associate Dean (Student Affairs) in his Faculty, Dean of Students, and most recently as Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Planning) where he provided strategic leadership at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï in the areas of enhancing teaching innovation and excellence, and curriculum development and review, including online programming.
Professor Buddle was appointed Deputy Provost (Academic) on May 1, 2026, a role that includes advising on complex academic files, contributing to academic transformation efforts, and participating in the development of ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s Strategic Academic Plan.