Dean for Sustainability

The University will only be able to realize its ambitious goals — providing outstanding academic programs and student-centered education, significantly increasing international research visibility, and operating innovative institutional–corporate partnerships — if it integrates sustainability considerations into its everyday operations, thereby shaping the institution’s long-term vision. In achieving this goal, the Dean responsible for Sustainability plays a pivotal role. The employer of the Dean is the Rector. The Dean is an executive employee. 

Main Responsibilities and Duties of the Dean are to: 

• Continuous improvement of the University’s operational sustainability;
• Comprehensive representation of sustainability principles across the University’s educational, research, and third mission activities, as well as in its services;
• Development of the University’s sustainability strategy and coordination of actions and initiatives aimed at its implementation, in collaboration with relevant University leaders;
• Oversight of the Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability Hub (ERS Hub) — a platform supporting alignment of the University’s social responsibility and sustainability initiatives and serving as an incubator for related projects — including the appointment of its governing board members and executive leadership. 

Additionally, the Dean supports the following strategic objectives related to the renewal of the university strategy: 

• Enhance the quality of education and research;
• Establish successful research groups for national and international grant applications;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the "teaching assistant" system. 

Details of employment:

Full-time, fixed-term executive position in accordance with the University’s Employment Requirements and the Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code of Hungary. The executive appointment is for a fixed term period that lasts until 31 October 2029. 

Place of Work:

Budapest Corvinus University (1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.) 

Application Requirements:

• Employment in a higher education institution in an academic or research position, at the level of associate professor, full professor or research professor;
• A doctoral (Ph.D.) degree;
• Ideally at least two years of leadership or management experience;
• Lecturing and research experience at an internationally recognised level;
• Proficiency in English 

Expected Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and strategic management;
• Knowledge and application of strategic change management tools;
• Empowering and motivational leadership attitude;
• Human resource management skills;
• Coordination and collaboration abilities;
• International academic and professional network;
• Performance- and result-orientation. 

Required Documents and Certifications: 

• Personal documents:
  • Professional CV;
  • Motivation letter;
  • A certificate of good conduct issued within the last three months, including confirmation that the applicant is not subject to employment restrictions.
  • Declaration of willingness to submit a financial disclosure statement (no standard form);
  • Declaration of other employment relationships and potential conflicts of interest (internal applicants who have already submitted a conflict-of-interest declaration via the university’s online platform and have had no changes since then do not need to resubmit);
  • Employee statement about personal conflict of interest;
  • Copies of documents proving required qualifications and experience, including language proficiency certifications. If the Ph.D. degree was obtained abroad, a nostrification certificate is required.
• Professional and leadership concept (4-6 pages), including:
  • A vision aligned with the university strategy, presenting the goals to be achieved (for a period of four-years);
  • Strategic plans, action plans, and measures aimed at achieving the vision and objectives, considering strengths, areas for improvement, and the educational and research environment; 

Salary and Benefits:

The salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the University's Remuneration Policy, which includes a job evaluation system and differentiated salary conditions for executives. Further information is available from the Chief Culture and People Officer. 

Application Deadline:

31^st August, 2025 

Application Submission:

Applications must be submitted in English using the application forms available at the provided link by clicking the "Apply" button. 

Expected Date of Decision:

14^th October, 2025 

Expected Start Date of the Position:

1^st November , 2025 

Further Information:

For further information regarding the call for applications, please contact the University's Director General for Human Resources, Dr. Klára Tatár-Kiss (klara.tatar-kiss@uni-corvinus.hu). 

Additional Publication of the Call for Applications:

Budapest Corvinus University website – 30 June, 2025.