Head of the Institute of Economics

Corvinus University of Budapest

(1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.) 

Call for Applications

for the Head of the Institute of Economics
(Professor or Associate Professor)

 HR/459/2025 

Corvinus University is one of the leading universities in Hungary in Business and Management, Economics, and Social Sciences. We are located in a stunning UNESCO Heritage building overlooking the Danube River, in the heart of Budapest. We have around 7000 students, of which, approximately 1600 are international.

We have been granted accreditation by EFMD and EAPAA and we are the only Hungarian business university to have two international institutional accreditations by AACSB and AMBA. Currently, we work on gaining EQUIS accreditation to become the only Hungarian university with a triple-crown accreditation. Additionally, we are members of several international networks such as CEMS, BSIS, PRME, and CFA.

We are proud to have won the most sustainably developing university title in UI GreenMetric’s world ranking in 2022.  In 2025, Corvinus occupies rank 350 in the QS Social Science and Management ranking. 

Corvinus University is looking for an internationally recognized scholar in Economics or a related field with an interdisciplinary outlook and enthusiasm for fostering research collaborations to head its Institute of Economics and further strengthen its position as a leading centre for economic thought and analysis in the East Central European region. Appointment will be made at the Professor or Associate Professor level. 

The Institute of Economics was established in 2019. The Institute delivers internationally competitive, high-quality education through its bachelor's and master's programs, and conducts research in micro-, macro-, and applied economics. Faculty members publish in top international journals and actively participate in the global academic community. The Institute's educational programs integrate problem-based learning, empirical approaches, small-group teaching, and individualized learning methods. Its research program aims to make a significant contribution to international scholarly discourse.

The research output of the Institute is available via the webpage: https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/main-page/about-the-university/institutes/institute-of-economics/research-projects/publications/?lang=en.

The lion share of the Institute’s teaching responsibilities is related to the following academic programmes:

• Undergraduate programmes in Applied Economics, and Philosophy, Politics and Economics
• Master's programmes in Economic Analysis.
• The doctoral programme in Economics 

General responsibilities of heads of institute include:

• Managing the development and the implementation of the institute’s strategy that shall align with the University’s Institutional Development Plan, the Bridge Strategy.
• Providing leadership to teaching, research and innovation activities within the institute, including the strengthening and introduction of internationally recognized flagship academic programmes,
• Fostering applications for national and international research grants,
• Fostering multidisciplinary collaborations within and outside the University.
• Supporting the professional development of colleagues
• Devising and implementing an international recruitment strategy that increases the quality of the institute; integrating new staff into the community
• Motivating and supporting colleagues in order to increase the quality and performance of the Institute
• Cooperating with the deans and study programme leaders in the allocation of teaching duties.
• Reporting to the institute meeting about the activity of the institute, the institute’s strategy and the implementation thereof every year.
• Requesting the opinion of the Institute Council regarding the institute’s strategy, its annual work plan and report, its human resources development plans as well as before decisions of strategic importance. 

The employer of the Head of the Institute is the Vice Rector for Faculty and Research. The Head of the Institute is an executive employee.

Currently, the work of the Head of Institute is assisted by deputies, who manage the professional coordination of teaching and research activities within the Institute. The deputies report to the Head of Institute. The Head of Institute is entitled to change this governance system and introduce a departmental structure. Heads of Department are responsible for the professional coordination of teaching and research activities within departments. The Head of Department reports to the Head of Institute. 

Type 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 that lasts until 30 June 2029.

Location of Work: Corvinus University of Budapest (1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.)

Application Requirements

• Employment at a leading higher education or research institution as a University Professor, Research Professor, Associate Professor, or Senior Research Fellow.
• A doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Economics, Public Policy or a related discipline
• An outstanding research record proven by publications, citations and grants.
• At least two years of executive or leadership experience (e.g. head of department, dean, or higher).
• Proficiency in English at a professional level.

Required Competencies:

• A proven record of fostering interdisciplinary research, evidenced by leading collaborative research teams, grant applications, co-authorship or curriculum development.
• Familiarity with strategic thinking and strategic change management tools.
• Willingness to implement organizational change
• Empowering and motivating leadership attitude.
• Coordination and collaboration skills.
• Ability and interest in working in a diverse organizational environment.
• Commitment to societal engagement, evidenced by a record of public outreach.
• International academic and professional network.
• Performance- and result-orientation.

Required Application Documents

• Personal Documents:
  • Professional CV including list of publications, with key publications relevant to the current application marked.
  • Motivation letter explaining how and why the Institute will benefit from the applicant’s research agenda and leadership
  • Three peer-reviewed publications relevant to the position
  • 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 Concepts (4-6 pages), including:
  • Vision of the Institute’s place in the regional, European and global research landscape, building on its current strengths and identifying directions for development, aligned with the University’s Institutional Development Plan, the Bridge Strategy.
  • Strategic initiatives, action plans related to faculty development, research directions and activities and international/domestic/within-University collaborations.
  • Description and justification of eventual changes in the departmental structure of the Institute (optional).

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits are determined based on the University’s Remuneration Policy, which includes an evaluation system and differentiated compensation for executive positions. Applicants can consult the Head of Human Resources for preliminary information.

Application Process

Application Deadline

31^st October 2025 

Submission Method

Applications must be submitted in English via the application form at the provided link by clicking the "Apply" button.

Expected Evaluation Date

By the end of January 2026 

Expected Start Date

August 2026 but earlier start date is possible depending on availability. 

Further information

For further information regarding the Institute and the University’s Institutional Development Plan (the Bridge Strategy), please contact the University’s Vice-Rector for Faculty and Research, Dr. Tamás Bartus, at tamas.bartus@uni-corvinus.hu.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact the University’s Chief People and Culture Officer, Dr. Klára Tatár-Kiss, at klara.tatar-kiss@uni-corvinus.hu. 

Publication of the Call for Applications

Website of Corvinus University of Budapest– 8^th September 2025.