Dean for Sustainability
Budapest Corvinus University
(Headquarters: 1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.)
announces a call for applications
for the position of
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:
- 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.
The Dean reports directly to the Rector.
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 employment:
Corvinus University of Budapest (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;
- 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 Submission:
Applications must be submitted in English using the application forms available at the provided link by clicking the “Application” button.
For 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 – 27th June, 2025.