Corporate Responsibilities
- Participate in and accept shared executive responsibility for the corporate leadership, management and development of the University.
- Represent the University as appropriate by chairing or serving on internal and external committees, working and advisory groups.
- Oversee internationalisation strategy.
- Support the further development of the University academic portfolio in response to the needs of a diverse student body and institutional development
- Supervises the development of external links with a range of local, regional, national and international Universities and other organisations for a range of purposes.
- Represent and deputise the Rector as required.
- Participate in the Rectorate meetings.
- Vice Rector for Academic Affairs is ex officio a member of the Senate.
- Undertake such other responsibilities and duties as the Rector may determine
Academic
- The Vice Rector has primary leadership responsibilities for planning, implementing, and coordinating the educational programmes of the University
- The Vice Rector in cooperation with the Senate prepares the Teaching and Learning Regulation.
- The Vice Rector takes leadership in introduction of new field of studies, ensuring balance of academic programme provision across the levels of study (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels), development of online and distance learning for degree and non-degree programmes and Lifelong Learning programmes.
- In assuming these responsibilities, the Vice Rector must work closely with heads of academic departments, other administrators, members of the faculty, students and social partners. While the managerial functions related to curriculum and instruction rest with heads of academic departments, the Vice Rector serves as a leader in long-term planning of educational programmes, assuring quality of instruction, selection and development of a qualified faculty.
- The Vice Rector is in charge in matters related to curriculum and instruction, faculty selection, assignment, development, and retention.
- The Vice Rector is the primary link between the academic staff and the Rector in all budgetary matters related to instructional programs.
- The Vice Rector works with Unit of Student Services and International Mobility as well as Academic Support Centre in all matters related to the coordination of the study programmes and student services.
- The Vice Rector is accountable for the achievement of University goals and objectives within the scope of Academic Affairs as set forth in the University Plan of Action and other strategic documents.
Research, Innovation and Policy outreach
- The Vice Rector supervises establishing research/art as an integral part of the University’s core mission, integrated with all other activities in a sustainable and financially supported manner
- The Vice Rector in cooperation with the Senate prepares the Research and Artistic Activities Strategy and regulations.
- The Vice Rector facilitates research support infrastructure integrated into the departments to support scholars in seeking new funding and the dissemination of results.
- The Vice Rector leads the creation of conditions to develop forward looking and innovative research collaborations between humanities and arts, social sciences and IT and private business
- The Vice Rector enhances collaborations and facilitates new research networks across Lithuania and Europe.
International
- Lead the development and delivery of the Internationalisation strategy
- Promote through Departments the delivery of targets for international activity, student recruitment and programme delivery and, working with external partners, enhance the potential for international collaboration in research.
- Directly support the Rector in representing the University participating in international associations and acting as deputy or representative for the Rector as required.
- Provide a strategic approach to the University’s engagement EU initiatives such as Horizon 2020, Erasmus+ and others
Planning and Organisation
- Supports the strategic direction for the University’s internationalisation plans and ensure Departments and Centres are aligned to those aspirations.
- Ensure that the education and learning of a diverse student body is maximised in a supportive environment that pays due regard to the development of both subject-specific and generic skills for employment.
- Ensure that appropriate structures and mechanisms are in place for the decision-making and for the management of University research activities.
- Plan and manage research financial resources efficiently and in accordance with University policy and budgetary requirements.
- In conjunction with the heads of academic departments, ensure effective collaboration between departments to achieve goals related to academic, research/art and internationalisation activity of the University.
Required qualifications
- Hold a doctoral degree
- Five years teaching experience in higher education with a demonstrated student-centred philosophy of education.
- Have an in depth knowledge of Lithuanian higher education system – from practical and legal side.
- Demonstrate a track record of outstanding academic achievement in a specific discipline.
- Have a successful record of academic leadership and management and/or business achievement, including significant and demonstrably successful experience in managing change, people and financial resources, probably through leadership and management of a significant academic unit.
- Have the credibility, experience and judgement to operate effectively at a senior level in the organisation.
- Demonstrate a proven capacity for strategic thinking and planning.
- Show an ability to identify and develop partnership and business development opportunities.
- Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education system and its policy environment and an ability to respond effectively to this environment.
- Possess highly developed skills in decision-making, persuasion, influencing and negotiation.
- Have the ability to work at pace and under pressure.
- Be fluent in English, Lithuanian and Russian; knowledge of Belarusian would be an asset.
Conditions:
- Appointed by the Rector;
- 40 hours working week;
- 40 days of paid annual leave.
- Monthly gross salary: 6,300 EUR
- Motivational bonus: Up to 30% of annual salary based on fulfilment of KPIs as negotiated with the Rector
Deadline for applications is July 30 (inclusive), 2025 at 21:00 (CET). To participate in the competition, provide your CV and covering letter by e-mail jobs@ehu.lt . For any questions regarding the selection procedure please contact Dalia Kaminskaite (dalia.kaminskaite@ehu.lt ).