Call for applications for the position as Rector of the Paris Lodron University Salzburg

According to the regulations of the Universitätsgesetz 2002 (UniversityAct 2002) the position as of the Paris Lodron University Salzburg is to be filled as of 1st of October 2019.

The University of Salzburg was founded in 1622. Today, it consists of four faculties with about 18.000 students and 2.800 employees. It is the largest educational institution in Salzburg. As an integral component of the cultural and economic life, it is a place of encounter between lecturers and students as well as the scientific community and the public. Many institutions of the Paris Lodron University are housed in architecturally charming buildings located in the historic centre of Salzburg. The modern university campus is composed of the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Freisaal and the Unipark Nonntal, which was completed in 2011. Facilities in Itzling and Rif as well as in Linz, Krems and Vienna complement the infrastructure. The University of Salzburg offers a wide range of educational opportunities. Students can choose between 32 fields of study. They are divided into Bachelor, Master, Doctorate and Diploma studies. Students can choose to specialize in certain areas or can complete complementary courses in interdisciplinary areas as part of their studies. Furthermore, the University of Salzburg offers numerous extra-occupational university courses, which in part are done in cooperation with external educational institutions. Excellent results are achieved in the area of fundamental research as well as applied research at the University of Salzburg. This is documented by the growing number of publications and third party funded projects. Research is conducted within the faculties, focus centres and specialized institutions as well as in the Christian-Doppler-Laboratories. The research-led teaching is a trademark of the University, which all students and especially the young academics benefit from.

The Rector is selected by the University Council from a shortlist of three candidates proposed by the Senate for a term of four years (01.10.2019 - 30.09.2023), a re-election is permitted. The work involved with this position is based on a target agreement as well as an employment contract, both to be concluded with the University Council.

Applicants for the position as Rector should have international experience and the ability to lead the University organisationally and economically. Furthermore, a completed university education including a doctorate is required. Candidates should also have experience in the organisation of reform processes, skills regarding academic research and teaching, leadership, integration and communication skills, personnel management and development, knowledge of the tertiary education sector as well as the scientific and research system in Austria and internationally and knowledge of the Austrian administrative organisation and university organisation.

The applications should document that the applicants fulfil the qualification requirements as mentioned above. Apart from the usual application documents, a description of the conceptual ideas regarding the leadership and further development of the University is expected. It is furthermore expected that the applicants are willing to present themselves and their ideas in a public hearing.

The University of Salzburg aspires to increase the share of women in executive positions and specifically encourages qualified women to apply for the position.

Travel expenses and other costs arising due to the application cannot be compensated.

Applications must be sent to the Chairman of the University Council of the University of Salzburg, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Georg Lienbacher, Office of the University Council, Kapitelgasse 4, A-5020 Salzburg or by email to georg.lienbacher@sbg.ac.at no later than the 15th of October 2018.

For the University Council

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Georg Lienbacher

Chairman