Job Description
Executive Dean of Kemmy Business School
University of Limerick, Ireland
The Kemmy Business School (KBS) is one of four Faculties in the University of Limerick. The KBS is a dynamic and innovative business school with a reputation, established over 30 years, for providing a first class business education that prepares graduates for successful and rewarding careers in a variety of business disciplines and professions.
The KBS is home to 26% of the 12,000 students on the UL campus, of which 440 are postgraduates. The school has moved into a new €22.5m integrated building that includes specialist laboratories and a state-of-the-art trading floor.
The School structure is built on four academic departments together with a number of specialist research centres and programme delivery units.
Departments:
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
- Management and Marketing
- Personnel and Employee Relations
Research Centres and Units
- National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies
- Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
- AIB Centre for Information and Knowledge Management
- Euro-Asia Centre
- Employment Relations Research Unit
Postgraduate programmes and short Executive Education programmes are offered through the Postgraduate Studies and Executive Education office, while research Masters and PhD programmes are offered through the Graduate Centre of Business
Reporting to the President, the Executive Dean will take a leadership role in planning the School’s future strategic direction within the framework of the University’s strategic plan. In addition to his/her strategic role in the development of KBS, the Executive Dean has overall responsibility for its day-to-day management.
The Executive Dean is also involved in a variety of University level committees, including the Executive Committee, Management Committee and Academic Council. The Executive Dean is supported by the Faculty Management Team, comprising the Heads of the Academic Departments, the Assistant Deans, the Director of Postgraduate Studies and the Faculty Manager.
Desired Skills & Experience
The Executive Dean 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 or industry related PhD
- A strong record of relevant publications
Or
- A record of outstanding achievement at the most senior level in business or industry
- A proven track record of research in business or industry 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 position within the University may be filled on either a permanent or contract basis.
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