The Council of the Faculty of Physics of Vilnius University announces an open competition for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Physics (the term of office - 5 years).
The Dean of the Faculty of Physics is elected by the Council of the Faculty by secret vote from among the Candidates nominated in the academic branch units and other academic organizational units, as well as Candidates who have put forward their own candidacy, following the procedure established by the Statute of Vilnius University and Regulations of the Faculty of Physics, and recommended to the Rector for appointment. The position of Dean can be held a person who meets the requirements for the head of a core academic unit provided by the Statute of Vilnius University.
Salary for the position of Dean: EUR 4094,00 (before taxes) and additional premiums and bonuses according to the reward system valid at Vilnius University.
A person of impeccable repute with a doctoral degree, proven teaching and managerial experience, and who did not attain the statutory retirement age by the first day of the term of office may stand for election. The activities of the Candidates for the position of Dean must demonstrate that they understand the mission of Vilnius University, promote the values of Vilnius University, are motivated to enhance the quality of the University's activities, and possess the knowledge, experience, and skills to exercise the duties of the Dean. A Candidate for the position of Dean can also be a person not employed by the Vilnius University. A person who has held the post of Dean for two consecutive terms before the current election cannot stand as Candidate.
Persons wishing to participate in the Competition must from November 24, 2022 until December 12, 2022, 3:00 p.m. submit the following documents in Lithuanian (or in English, for citizens of foreign countries) to the Chairman of the Faculty Electoral Commission (Saulėtekio 9, building III, Vilnius, room 310) in person, by registered mail or via courier service:
1) an application to participate in the competition;
2) the applicant's curriculum vitae, neccessarily indicating the available pedagogical and managerial experience;
3) a copy of the applicant's identity document;
4) a copy of the document confirming the scientific degree awarded to the applicant;
5) program of the applicant's activities after being elected to the position of Dean (up to 2 pages);
6) the applicant's Conflict of Interest statement (Annex 1 of the Description of the process for election to the position of Dean).
Confirmation of received documents is sent to the applicant by e-mail.
Election process:
a) The list of Candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Physics will be announced on December 21, 2022 on the website of the Faculty of Physics.
b) The public debate for the candidates to present their activity programmes to the Faculty Community will be held in the Great Physics Auditorium on January 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (Saulėtekio 9, building III).
c) The election of the dean of the Faculty of Physics will take place at an open meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Physics in the Great Physics Auditorium on January 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (Saulėtekio 9, building III).
Chairman of the Electoral Commission: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kazimieras Glemža.
Contacts: Saulėtekio al. 9, building III, room 310, 85 2366049, e-mail
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Robertas Maldžius and Martyna Šimkutė (student representative).
Declaration of Conflict of Interest
