Halmstad University is looking for a new Vice-Chancellor

In the advertisement the University is looking for a person who has the qualifications for a professorship, thorough management experience on a strategic level as well as experience from managing and developing education, research and collaboration. The profile of demands has been established by the University Governing board, the University’s and the Schools’ managements, as well as by students and union representatives. The appointment as Vice-Chancellor is six years, with the possibility of extension for three plus three years.

“It is incredibly important that the University has a good Vice-Chancellor and leader. I hope that many qualified and suitable candidates are interested in this appointment. The University is in a secure position both financially and operationally. The current Vice-Chancellor has put down a good foundation to further build upon. That includes the University’s goals and strategies, as well as the new research strategy”, says the University Governing board Chairperson, Harald Castler.

Two parallell tracks

Harald Castler is the Chairperson for the recruitment group that the University Governing Board has appointed to lead the entire recruitment process. As a help, the recruitment company Source has been hired. As a start, the recruitment is happening in two parallel tracks: one consisting of the open application process where anyone can apply, and the other where Source is using personal networks to look for a candidate. Any suitable candidates resulting from leads in the networks will hand in an application.

“Our hope is that personnel, students and external stakeholders continue to engage in the recruitment process, by, for example, letting suitable candidates know that the vacancy has been announced and to get in contact with Source”, says Harald Castler.

The Government appoints the new Vice-Chancellor

The application period ends on April 4. After that, Source will be doing interviews and tests, and as a last step before the University Governing board decides on the suggested new Vice-Chancellor, the advisory hearing groups will be called upon. At the University Governing board meeting in June, the Board is expected to decide on who will be suggested as a new Vice-Chancellor. After that, the Government will appoint the new Vice-Chancellor, who is expected to begin their appointment around the same time as Stephen Hwang ends his.