The University Council has called for applications for the office of rector of the University of Iceland. The application deadline is 31 January 2025.
The rector of UI is the president of the University Council, head of University administration and the University’s ultimate representative and advocate in relation to individuals and institutions within and outside the University. The rector presides over University operations and leads comprehensive policy-making by the University Council on issues concerning the University. The rector is responsible for execution of University policy and the University’s relations with partners in Iceland and abroad. The rector is responsible for and shall exercise general supervision of all University operations, including recruitment and finances within individual schools and institutes. The rector is also responsible for preparing operational plans and budgets and for their approval in the University Council.
As stated in the job advertisement, in order to be eligible for the office of rector, applicants must have professorial competence, leadership qualities and a clear and ambitious vision for the University, excellent communication skills and extensive experience of management and policy-making. The University Council will determine which applicants meet the requirements for eligibility.
An election will be held at UI between the eligible candidates for the office of rector. Following the election, the University Council will nominate a candidate, whom the Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education will then appoint to the office of rector for a five-year term.
Jón Atli Benediktsson has served as rector of UI since 2015. The new rector will take office from 1 July 2025.
For further information about the office of the rector of the University of Iceland, see Starfatorg.This is also where potential candidates should apply for the position.