Type of Opportunity: Employment
Target Groups: Graduates & Professionals
Location: Agricultural University of Iceland
Deadline of Application: 28/02/2025
Detailed Description:
A new position is open at the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI), created as part of the merger of three academic faculties. This is a challenging role at a rapidly growing international educational institution that requires expertise in change management and professional leadership in an academic environment.
The Agricultural University of Iceland is an educational and research institution in the fields of agriculture, land use, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, and urban planning. AUI offers BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees, along with vocational education and training in agricultural studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall management of teaching and curriculum development
- Supervision and integration of course offerings in cooperation with program directors
- Supervision of course staffing and recruitment of adjunct instructors
- Monitoring and ensuring the quality of teaching
- Overseeing student-related issues, including progress, complaints, or other matters in cooperation with the teaching office
- Representing AUI at the Graduate School Center and managing the university’s postgraduate programs
- Active participation in professional development and organizational growth within the university
Required Qualifications:
- PhD and academic credentials
- Strong communication skills, positivity, drive, and ability to manage change
- Leadership skills and ability to inspire others toward success
- Ability to shape and communicate a vision for teaching and education
- Experience in managing teaching and curriculum development is required
- Experience working in a university setting is required
Further Information about the Position:
- Salary according to the applicable collective agreement between the Minister of Finance and the relevant trade union. The rector appoints the Head of Teaching for a five-year term according to the procedures set by the university council, and the Head of Teaching serves under the rector’s mandate. The position may be held for a maximum of two terms.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter along with certificates of academic qualifications and work experience, a list of publications, and a report on scientific and other professional work they have done.
- At AUI, recruitment is conducted in accordance with the university’s equality policy. The Agricultural University of Iceland reserves the right to reject all applications. The advertisement may remain valid for up to six months. All applicants will be notified once a decision has been made regarding the appointment.
- Full-time position (100%)
Contact
Ragnheiður I. Þórarinsdóttir: [email protected], Phone: +354 433 5000
Guðmunda Smáradóttir: [email protected], Phone: +354 433 5000