Executive Dean - Kemmy Business School

University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, with over 11,500 students and 1,300 staff, is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL's mission and strategy ensures that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and research environment.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Executive Dean - Kemmy Business School

The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of professional accomplishment in his/her field and demonstrate a strong record of outstanding management and leadership abilities. He/she should possess qualities of strategic and innovative thinking and have extensive experience of leadership in academia, business or similar environment. He/she will be outward looking, will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of national and international developments in business education and will display an excellent understanding of the key issues facing higher education. The ability to foster and extend national and international linkages and alliances is crucial. He/she will have a proven capacity to engage and motivate academic and administrative staff. He/she must possess a business/industry related PhD and a strong record of relevant publications or a record of outstanding achievement at the most senior level in business/industry and a proven track record of research in related areas. It is desirable for applicants to have previously held a professorial appointment.

Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions of the appointment are negotiable and an attractive salary, commensurate with experience and expertise, will be offered. A professorial appointment will be possible for a suitable applicant and the position of Executive Dean will be filled on a five year contract basis. The professorial appointment may be filled on either a permanent or contract basis.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 16^th September 2011.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon GMT on the closing date.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and committed to selection on merit.