Provost, Head of Academic Operations Member of the Executive Board (male/fe

at  Constructor University Bremen gGmbH

If you enjoy a dynamic, international working environment and like to work in a highly motivated and friendly team, you are in the right place! You can expect an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies as well as interesting and challenging tasks. As part of your induction, you will be optimally prepared for your area of responsibility.
Provost, Head of Academic Operations
Member of the Executive Board
(male/female/diverse)
Job ID XX
(full-time; 38.5 hrs./week; typically limited to 5 years)
Constructor University seeks applicants for the position of Provost of the University.
Constructor University is a private, English-speaking campus university in Germany, fully accredited by the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. Renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, the university maintains the highest standards in research and teaching, fostering a vibrant and diverse academic community.
Founded in 1999 with the support of the University of Bremen, Rice University in Houston, Texas, and the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Constructor University (formerly known as Jacobs University and International University Bremen) has grown steadily over the years. Today, it stands as Germany’s first private university and ranks among the top 600 institutions worldwide, as recognized by the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs both on-campus and online. With three schools encompassing disciplines such as life sciences, mathematics and physics, computer science and engineering, business, psychology, and international relations, Constructor University provides a holistic educational experience. Our mission is to shape global leaders who will thrive in an increasingly interconnected world and contribute to societal advancement through innovation and research. Learn more about
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The Provost has broad responsibility for leading CU Schools, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and research excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the academic operations, the three focal areas and their faculties
• Leading the academic programs across all areas of study, including interdisciplinary and technology transfer activities
• Promoting research excellence and innovation and facilitating collaborations with external partners
• Ensuring the quality and continuous improvement of academic programs through assessment and accreditation processes
• Working with the President and other relevant senior officers on defining and implementing strategy, including alignment of academic programs with the university’s mission and goals
• Strategic hiring of faculty according to the University’s research focus areas
• Leading promotion and tenure processes for faculty, and conducting regular evaluation of faculty
• Managing and optimizing resource allocation, including faculty, staff, and budgets
• Enhancing the educational experience for students, including curriculum development, advising, and support services
• Enhancing the quality of the student body
• Building partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance the university’s reputation and impact
• Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all academic activities

Background

• Established scholar with a solid record of academic achievements, management and supervision of academic activities
• Extensive managerial experience in academically-shaped and complex R&D-areas or major international projects
• Extensive experience and understanding research grant process
• Experience in the implementation of entrepreneurial strategies in heterogeneous contexts
• Experience in change processes
• Affinity with digitalization processes
• Extensive knowledge of the German and international academic landscapes
• Demonstrated experience working in an international academic environment or with international partnerships
• Experience across multiple disciplines or in interdisciplinary settings

Competences

• Ability to develop and communicate a vision for the future of research and education
• Creativity, vision and ability to bring a complex organization together around common goals
• Embodies change management by fostering enthusiasm and motivation, creates a positive climate through cultural openness; provides dynamic leadership
• Has innovative ideas on using digitalization to advance teaching and research in a campus setting
• Is result-oriented, ambitious, assertive and open to quantitative measurements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English, with the ability to articulate the university’s vision and goals to diverse audiences

Nominations and Applications
For best consideration, please submit applications by December 22, 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Application Materials Required:

• current curriculum vitae (CV)
• cover letter
• motivation letter
• list of 3-5 professional referees, including their positions and contact information

Please note that finalists will be required to provide 1-2 recommendation letters.
For any further information regarding this position, please contact presidents-office@constructor.university.
Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applications and is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you like working with happy, enthusiastic colleagues, you’ll enjoy your career with us

• Leading the academic operations, the three focal areas and their faculties
• Leading the academic programs across all areas of study, including interdisciplinary and technology transfer activities
• Promoting research excellence and innovation and facilitating collaborations with external partners
• Ensuring the quality and continuous improvement of academic programs through assessment and accreditation processes
• Working with the President and other relevant senior officers on defining and implementing strategy, including alignment of academic programs with the university’s mission and goals
• Strategic hiring of faculty according to the University’s research focus areas
• Leading promotion and tenure processes for faculty, and conducting regular evaluation of faculty
• Managing and optimizing resource allocation, including faculty, staff, and budgets
• Enhancing the educational experience for students, including curriculum development, advising, and support services
• Enhancing the quality of the student body
• Building partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance the university’s reputation and impact
• Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all academic activitie