Dean for Artificial Intelligence

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 utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) not merely as a tool, but as a transformative force. In achieving this goal, the Dean responsible for Artificial Intelligence 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 to:

• Ethically leverage the potential of artificial intelligence and related technologies to enhance the University’s education, research, third mission activities, services and operations;
• Develop the University’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy;
• Coordinate actions and initiatives aimed at the implementation of the strategy;
• Establish regulatory frameworks for the use of artificial intelligence in collaboration with relevant University 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 Work:

Budapest Corvinus University (1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.)

Application Requirements:

• Employment in a higher education institution in an academic or research position, at the level of 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 Deadline:

31st August, 2025

Application Submission:

Applications must be submitted in English using the application forms available at the provided link by clicking the "Apply" button: https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/ninja-forms/71peds/ 

Expected Date of Decision:

14th October, 2025

Expected Start Date of the Position:

1st November , 2025

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 (https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/ind/career-opportunities-at-corvinus/career-in-academia/other-academic-jobs/open-calls/dean-of-artificial-intelligence/?lang=en)