Dean of the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
The University of Iceland is looking for a strong administrator and leader for the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, one of the University’s five schools.
The Dean of the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences reports to the Rector. She/he is the most senior administrator and academic leader of the School and oversees its daily management. The Dean works with a competent team of administrators and specialists.
The Dean’s responsibilities include:
* carrying out University policy in the School’s field
* finances and management of the School and affiliated institutes
* quality of teaching, research and service
* human resources
* maintaining team spirit and professional cooperation
* relations with domestic and foreign partners
* administration and support services of the school
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
* academic merits as well as knowledge and experience of work in universities and/or in academic research environments
* leadership skills
* an ambitious and clear vision for the future
* excellent communication skills
* extensive experience in management and policy making
The new Dean will be appointed for a five-year period. It is preferable that he/ she take up the position as soon as possible. A prolongation period of up to five years without advertising the position is authorised in accordance with regulations set by the University Council. The Dean is appointed by the Rector based on a review by a hiring committee.
The application deadline is 4 March 2012. Applications should be submitted digitally to the e-mail address starfsumsoknir@hi.is. Non-digital materials should be sent to the Division of Human Resources of the University of Iceland, Sæmundargata 2, 101, Reykjavík. All applications will be reviewed and applicants will receive a response informing them on the appointment, once the decision has been made.
Further information on application materials, the position and the hiring process can be accessed on: http://www.hi.is/skolinn/forseti_von
Guðrún Jóhanna Guðmundsdóttir, the Director of the Division of Human Resources provides further information on the position, e-mail: gjg@hi.is, tel.: +354 525-4355.