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President / Chief Officer of University College Dublin
University College Dublin, the largest and most culturally diverse university in Ireland, is seeking to appoint a new President.
The Governing Authority of the University invites applications for the post of President/Chief Officer, from an exceptional person who has:
- an internationally recognised academic research record
- extensive teaching experience at university level
- a proven track record of leadership in a university or in a public service organisation
The President, who will be a person of the highest integrity, should:
- inspire the University's academic and executive leaders and the university community so that UCD meets the highest international standards for teaching, innovation and research
- represent UCD nationally and internationally with skill and ability
- understand and value the diversity of academic disciplines within UCD and have the ability to advance and cultivate each unique discipline
- have an appreciation of the cultural, social, economic and educational environment within which UCD operates
The President will be able to:
- advocate convincingly for UCD in a complex and competitive national and international environment
- harness the enthusiasm, energy and skills of all members of the UCD community to contribute to the realisation of a shared mission
- articulate an ambitious vision informed by a profound and broad understanding of the role and responsibility of a university in the modern world
- recognise the importance of the student experience and wish to be involved in student-led activities
- build on the achievements of UCD to maximise its distinctive contribution to society at home and abroad and attract the necessary resources to enable UCD realise its stated mission
Applicants should forward a detailed curriculum vitae, which must be accompanied by a vision statement of his/her view of the post of President of UCD, to ucd.application@ie.pwc.com or
Secretary of the Search Committee,
c/o Ms Ellen Roche, PwC,
One Spencer Dock,
North Wall Quay
Dublin 1
Confidential Telephone: + 353 1 7926703
Confidential email: ucd.application@ie.pwc.com
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 4 February 2013
