The Oslo School of Architecture and Design is seeking a new rector from 2010. The Rector is the head of the institution’s general academic and administrative business. Applicants will have a substantial professional and administrative track record as well as strong leadership skills. The position has a fixed term of 4 years with a possibility for renewal.
The new Rector of AHO must be able to represent and promote the school both on a national and international level, as well as develop strategies for the School’s educational policy, academic practice and research. In addition, the Rector is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient administrative services, and creating a positive organizational culture and a productive working environment for both staff and students.
AHO is looking for a Rector with integrity, determination and vision. Eligible candidates will have excellent organizational abilities, strong cooperative and communication skills, as well as an ability to motivate and inspire colleagues.
It is a prerequisite that candidates are fluent in one of the Scandinavian languages.
A full description of the position can be found here (In Norwegian only)
For more information, please contact the head of the AHO Board Ms. Inger Aarvig, phone no. + 47 916 02 066, or to the leader of the nomination committee Mr. Jonathan Romm, phone no. + 47 959 90 349, jonathan.romm@aho.no.
Please mark your application “Rector” and send it to:
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Post box 6768 St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo
Norway
or by e-mail to postmottak@aho.no
Application deadline: June 19, 2009.
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) is an independent institution within the Norwegian university system. AHO is a specialized university providing education within architecture and design, awarding PhDs and the degrees Master of architecture, Master of industrial design and Master of landscape architecture. In addition, AHO offers post-professional masters degrees in urbanism and architectural conservation. The school has approximately 600 students and 100 employees. The school comprises four institutes: the Institute of Architecture, the Institute of Urbanism and Landscape, the Institute of Industrial Design and the Institute of Form, Theory and History.