Vacancy for the Position of Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Important | 2024-03-27 ... 2024-04-30

Vacancy for the Position of Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Mission and vision

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences mission is to provide research-based studies on an international level, to create and transfer knowledge, and to develop technologies and technological solutions for sustainable development and innovation promotion. The faculty’s vision is to be a leading study and research hub in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences built on pillars of creating and transferring knowledge and technologies.

Job description

To plan and organise the activities of the faculty, to ensure the quality of the conducted studies, research and innovation activities and management of human resources, finances and assets at the faculty, to represent the faculty;
To perform the functions of the dean set out by the Statute of the University and the descpription of the job position of the dean (you can read about the activities of the faculty at https://fmns.ktu.edu/).

Requirements

a doctoral degree;
university education;
at least 5 years of experience in managerial, organisational work;
at least 5 years of experience in pedagogical and research work at a higher education institution;
knowledge of the processes and instruments governing higher education in the European Higher Education Area and the Research and Innovation Area;
excellent knowledge of the Lithuanian language;
a minimum level C1 in the English language.

Submitted documents

a free-form application addressed to the Rector to participate in the selection;
a 5-year operational guidelines (a description of the proposed vision and priority objectives of the Faculty);
a curriculum vitae (CV);
a copy of the doctoral diploma or a document certifying the status of a recognised artist;
a verified certificate of proficiency in the official Lithuanian language at the level of category III, if the mother tongue is not Lithuanian;
a verified certificate (issued no later than 2 years ago) of proficiency in English at C1 level, if the mother tongue is not English;
any other additional documentation reflecting the candidate’s scientific, academic, managerial activities, qualifications or abilities (at the candidate’s discretion).