Dean of Corvinus Doctoral Schools
Budapest Corvinus University
(Headquarters: 1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.)
announces a call for applications
for the position of
Dean of Corvinus Doctoral Schools
The University will be able to achieve its ambitious goals— to provide outstanding training programs and student-centered education, to significantly increase international research visibility, and to foster innovative corporate-institutional partnerships — if it enhances the operational excellence of its doctoral schools in the coming years. The Dean plays a key role in achieving this goal.
The employer of the Dean is the Vice-Rector responsible for the research and academic community. The Dean is an executive employee.
Main responsibilities and Duties of the Dean are:
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to contribute to the development and implementation of the University’s research strategy and drives the initiative of enhancing the quality of doctoral research;
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to synchronize the educational and scientific activities of the doctoral schools to ensure high-quality education and research;
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to develop and manage the quality assurance system of doctoral education, supports, and aligns the quality assurance efforts within the doctoral schools;
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to lead the Doctoral Cabinet and support the work of the University Doctoral Council;
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to oversee the operations of the University Doctoral Office, ensuring the administration of doctoral education, including academic and administrative tasks.
Additionally, the Dean supports the following strategic objectives related to the renewal of the university strategy:
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Enhancing the quality of education and research;
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Establishing successful research groups for national and international grant applications;
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Contributing to the development and implementation of the “teaching assistant” system.
The Dean reports to the Vice-Rector for Faculty and Research and collaborates with the Chair of the University Doctoral Council in performing their duties.
Details of employment:
Full-time, fixed-term executive position in accordance with the University’s Employment Requirements and the Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code of Hungary. The executive appointment is for a fixed term period that lasts until 30 June 2029.
Place of employment:
Corvinus University of Budapest (1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.)
Application Requirements:
- Employment in a higher education institution in an academic or research position, at the level of full professor or research professor;
- A doctoral (Ph.D.) degree;
- At least two years of leadership or management experience;
- Lecturing and research experience at an internationally recognised level;
- Proficiency in English
Expected competencies:
- Strategic thinking and strategic management;
- Knowledge and application of strategic change management tools;
- Empowering and motivational leadership attitude;
- Human resource management skills;
- Coordination and collaboration abilities;
- International academic and professional network;
- Performance- and result-orientation.
Required Documents and Certifications:
- Personal documents:
- Professional CV;
- Motivation letter;
- A certificate of good conduct issued within the last three months, including confirmation that the applicant is not subject to employment restrictions.
- Declaration of willingness to submit a financial disclosure statement (no standard form);
- Declaration of other employment relationships and potential conflicts of interest (internal applicants who have already submitted a conflict-of-interest declaration via the university’s online platform and have had no changes since then do not need to resubmit);
- Employee statement about personal conflict of interest;
- Copies of documents proving required qualifications and experience, including language proficiency certifications. If the Ph.D. degree was obtained abroad, a nostrification certificate is required.
- Professional and leadership concept (4-6 pages), including:
- A vision aligned with the university strategy, presenting the goals to be achieved (for a period of four-years);
- Strategic plans, action plans, and measures aimed at achieving the vision and objectives, considering strengths, areas for improvement, and the educational and research environment;
- Possible organizational changes planned within the Corvinus Doctoral Schools.
Salary and benefits:
The salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the University’s Remuneration Policy, which includes a job evaluation system and differentiated salary conditions for executives. Further information is available from the Chief Culture and People Officer.
Method of application:
Applications must be submitted in English using the application forms available at the provided link by clicking the “Application” button.
For further information:
For further information on the vacancy, please contact the University’s Chief Culture and People Officer, Ms Klára Tatár-Kiss (e-mail: klara.tatar-kiss @uni-corvinus.hu).