Dean - School of Business, Reykjavik University, Iceland
Reykjavik University is seeking a new dean for the School of Business.
The School of Business at RU is one of the largest academic institutions in Iceland, with approximately 1000 students in various lines of study at the undergraduate and master´s levels. Four research centers operate within the School of Business and preparations for offering a PhD program are under way. The school is also aiming for international accreditation (AMBA and EPAS).
The objective of the School of Business is to provide students with a challenging education in an ambitious and creative environment. Our emphasis is on excellence and innovation in teaching, internationally acknowledged research and strong ties with business and industry. International relations are an important aspect of the schools' environment, with about 25 visiting professors and exchange contracts with 130 universities in 22 countries.
We are looking for a dean with demonstrated leadership qualities, committed to advancing the school with ambition and strength. The dean has direct responsibility for academic, administrative and fiscal operations of the School of Business. The dean is part of the executive team at RU and reports to the president of the university.
Requirements:
• PhD degree in business, economics, management or related fields.
• Extensive experience in teaching and research.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• International experience.
Further information is given by Friðrik Már Baldursson, Chair of the search committee, and Ásta Bjarnadóttir (599-6200, fmb@ru.is, asta@ru.is). Applications should be submitted no later than April 1st, 2009 to appl@ru.is, and supporting documentation may be sent to: Reykjavik University, c/o Asta Bjarnadottir, Ofanleiti 2, 103 Reykjavik, Iceland.
All inquiries and applications will be handled with full confidentiality.
The mission of Reykjavik University is to create and communicate knowledge in order to increase competitiveness and quality of life. The university consists of five academic schools: School of Law, School of Business, School of Health and Education, School of Science and Engineering, and School of Computer Science.
Reykjavik University is a community of 3000 students and over 500 full time and part time employees. About half of all instructors at RU are active in Icelandic industry, and one out of every six academic staff members is international. Academic programs at Reykjavik University are innovative, based on internationally recognized models, and continually under review and improvement. Today, the university offers almost 800 courses a year, 600 at the undergraduate and 200 at the master´s level, and thus seeks to meet the needs of students and industry in Iceland and abroad.