Dekan til den Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet, Syddansk Universitet

The position of Dean at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark requires a visionary and unifying leader with a strong academic and leadership background. The ideal candidate must be a recognized researcher with substantial leadership experience within the university sector or other complex knowledge organizations. Key competencies include the ability to lead and manage a broad spectrum of educational programs and research areas across eight institutes, ensuring quality enhancement, collaboration, and development. The role demands a participative and dialogue-based leadership style combined with excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both internal stakeholders and the external environment. The Dean will have significant influence on the strategic direction of the faculty and the university, participating actively in the university's executive management. Experience working in interdisciplinary, international, and collaborative environments, particularly in close partnership with healthcare institutions such as Odense University Hospital, is essential. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to formulate and implement a clear vision for the faculty's future, contributing to shaping the future of healthcare and research. Engagement with the broader community and stakeholders is also a critical aspect of the role. Overall, the position demands a senior academic leader with proven research credentials, strategic leadership capabilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in a complex academic and healthcare context.