Uppsala University seeks Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has 46.000 students, 7.300 employees and a turnover of SEK 7.3 billion.

The University’s mission is to gain and share knowledge for a better world. We conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance. Our most important asset are all the individuals whose curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the most exciting places to work in Sweden.

We are now seeking a Deputy Vice-Chancellor who, together with the Vice-Chancellor, can lead the University’s development to meet contemporary and future global challenges and to enhance the University’s status and the confidence it inspires.

The position

Together with the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will lead the University during the upcoming term of office 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2026. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be appointed by the University Board, following a proposal from the Recruitment Committee and interviews with the Electoral College.

The University Board has adopted the following person specification for the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Background

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor

• will be a professor who is well established in the national and international research community;
• will have actively and successfully engaged in both research and education at various levels, and in collaboration with the wider community;
• will have solid experience of academic leadership and management.

Leadership and management

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will have the ability to:

• demonstrate clear, inspiring and cooperative leadership based on great personal integrity, sound judgement, an ethical attitude and moral courage.
• uphold and promote collegial processes and academic freedom;
• promote a good work environment, equal opportunities and equal treatment throughout the University;
• support and protect broad student influence at all levels, conduct an ongoing dialogue with student representatives, and take an active interest in the University’s students in terms of both their education and student life; - establish and deepen relations and contacts with regional, national and international actors of importance to the University;
• be a prominent figure who actively supports the involvement of the University in contemporary challenges and asserts and defends democratic principles, scientific approaches and the integrity of research in all situations where this is necessary;
• have a visible presence among employees and students.

The Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor should complement one another (in terms of skills, field and gender) and have a reasonable degree of agreement on the University’s challenges and future development.

A prerequisite for appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor is that the person in question has a position at Uppsala University.

Salary supplement: According to the guidelines for salary supplement and other conditions for special assignments and change of salary for promotion and new competence, UFV 2019/1166.

Starting date: January 1st 2021

Form of appointment: The appointment is for a period of six years, with the possibility of two three-year extensions.

Scope of appointment: 80 - 100 % by appointment

Further information about the position is available from Professor Emeritus Gunnar Svedberg, member of the University Board and chair of the Recruitment Committee at Uppsala University, 070 593 36 37, gunnar.svedberg@hotmail.se or Ann-Sofie Rosenberg, Accord Group Executive Search AB, 070 633 76 76, annsofie.rosenberg@accordgroup.se.

Nomination procedure

Students and employees at Uppsala University can nominate candidates up until 19 August by contacting any member of the Recruitment Committee:

• Professor Emeritus Gunnar Svedberg, member of the University Board, 070-593 36 37
• Director-General Elisabeth Dahlin, member of the University Board, 073-654 35 73
• Professor Thomas Karlsohn, 070-698 65 63
• Professor Johan Elf, 0709-803 135,
• Professor Pernilla Åsenlöf, 070-456 28 31
• Tobias Larsson, Doctoral student, 073-065 23 94
• Märta Lindquist, Student, 073-841 46 77
• Research Adviser Anna Ledin, 070-1679825

 It is also possible to apply for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor by submitting an application. Please submit your application by August 19th 2020, UFV-PA 2020/2544

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.