Dean of the WU Executive Academy

pWirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU) - Logobr /Dean of the WU Executive Academy /ppWould you like to shape the future of executive education at one of Europe's largest and most modern business and economics universities? WU Vienna University of Economics and Business combines excellence with responsibility. Its rare triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a guarantee for the highest quality research and teaching in the fields of business, economics, and business law. The WU Executive Academy is highly regarded as one of Europe's leading providers of continuing education for executives. /ppWU is the second largest business university in the European Union, with around 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and more than 21,500 students. We offer a modern campus with outstanding architecture near the Vienna Prater park. /ppThe WU Executive Academy provides continuing education to executives, making a significant contribution to the successful long-term development of companies and the economy through practice-oriented and customized executive education programs. The WU Executive Academy's programs strengthen the business, business law, and leadership skills of managers from a wide range of countries and industries. /ppThe Executive Academy offers a comprehensive portfolio including EMBA, LLM, BSc, MSc, and tailored as well as open executive programs, serving approximately 2,900 students annually, supported by around 90 employees and a global alumni network of 15,500 members. To head our team at the WU Executive Academy, we are looking to fill a temporary position starting September 1, 2025, initially for a period of 4 1 years, as /ppDean of the WU Executive Academybr /full-time: 40 hours per week /ppWhat you can expect/your responsibilities /pp Comprehensive management of the WU Executive Academy as an organizational unit of WU Vienna and representation of the WU Executive Academy in its external relationsbr / Responsibility for the business- and content-related aspects involved in the further development and marketing of the WU Executive Academy's continuing education portfolio (strategic planning, organization, and control)br / Coordination of activities with external partners and in-house bodies and stakeholdersbr / Quality assurance regarding student admissions and faculty selectionbr / Furthermore, the Executive Academy is in the process of strategic further development, and the new Dean should actively contribute to shaping this process.br / The specific responsibilities of the Dean of the WU Executive Academy are set out in the By-Laws2 of WU Vienna. /ppWhat you bring along/your profile /pp A solid academic qualification (e.g. PhD, habilitation, or equivalent qualification), preferably in business or economics or business lawbr / An outstanding international reputation for high-quality scholarship commensurate with academic age, especially by having demonstrated the ability to publish in top-tier journals in your fieldbr / Proven teaching qualifications at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as in executive educationbr / Relevant work experience: Extensive (international) experience in executive education and higher education management, and knowledge of the further education marketbr / An understanding of business processes and the needs of executivesbr / Experience in the development of educational programs, preferably in executive educational programsbr / A strong network in business and academia, preferably in the German-speaking regionbr / Language skills: You have a high level of proficiency in English; proficiency in German is an assetbr / Leadership qualities: You have management experience in a comparable area of responsibilitybr / Gender and diversity management skills /ppWhat we offer /pp A top business university with renowned experts and a stimulating variety of topics, triple accreditedbr / An excellent infrastructure in terms of technology and facilities, and support from a wide range of WU service unitsbr / A family-friendly, appreciative, and inclusive workplacebr / Flexibility and individual freedom through flexible working hoursbr / Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and around 21,500 students on our easy-to-reach and architecturally unique campus in the heart of Vienna /ppDepending on your qualifications and professional experience, the minimum gross yearly salary is EUR89,075. The actual salary will be subject to negotiation and includes an additional allowance for performing the function of Dean of the WU Executive Academy. /ppDo you want to become part of WU?br /WU is committed to diversity and inclusion, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be supported during each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates' qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age. /ppWU assesses performance in the context of each applicant's biography and relative to the opportunities available to them. This approach recognizes that academic achievements cannot be assessed separately from each individual researchers' biographical factors. To ensure equal opportunities, qualifications are evaluated relative to the applicant's academic age. This means that WU takes biographical factors such as part-time employment or career interruptions due to caregiving or childcare obligations or other functions performed at or outside of a university into account. /ppIn your application, you can include personal data related to biographical factors. WU will keep all data that you send us as part of your application confidential. All persons involved in the selection procedure are bound by obligations of secrecy. /ppApplicants should address their applications and all relevant documents (including in any case a letter of motivation, academic CV with a list of publications, reference to the criteria specified in the call for applications, a work plan for your future activities at the Executive Academy (for the first 100 days, indicating the most important goals and milestones, challenges, and risks)) to the Rector of WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, and upload these documents using the button below. /ppPlease submit your application via WU's online recruiting tool by January 26, 2025. /ppFor details about the application process, please contact the Senior Faculty Recruitment team by email at: a /a. /ppJetzt bewerben /pp1 The position is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for 4 years, but an extension of the contract is possible. /pp2 a /abr /logo /p