The Economist - USA (2019-07-20)

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College of Europe – Rector

The College of Europe invites applications for the position of Rector. He or she

will succeed the present Rector, Professor Jörg Monar, whose second mandate

will end in August 2020.

The College of Europe is a postgraduate institute of European studies founded

in 1949 in the wake of the fi rst Congress of the European Movement held in The

Hague in 1948. The College benefi ts from the support of the European Union, the

Belgian federal government, the Polish government, the Flemish authorities, the

City of Bruges and from many European countries and regions, as well as froma

number of private sector partners. Its truly European and international character

is refl ected in its faculty, student body and administrative organs. The College

consists of two campuses, one in Bruges (Belgium), the other in Natolin (Warsaw-

Poland). Further information on the College of Europe and its legal status can be

found at http://www.coleurope.eu.

The Rector holds the overall academic and administrative responsibility for

the College as a whole and is assisted by a Vice-Rector who assures the daily

administrative management of the Natolin (Warsaw) campus. He or she is

committed to further the objectives and traditions of the College, as outlined in the

statutes. He or she reports directly to the President of the Administrative Council,

currently Mr Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, as from November 2019 Mr Herman Van

Rompuy.

Candidates must have the nationality of a European country and should

demonstrate substantial academic qualities in the fi eld of European studies,a

proven experience of the administration and management of an academic structure

ofsomecomplexity,andshouldbeabletocombinethepursuitofacademic

excellence at international level with sound budgetary management.

The rectorship is a full-time position, which excludes the pursuit of any other

professional activity or academic affi liation. It requires permanent residence in

Bruges and a regular presence in Natolin. Full knowledge of the two working

languages of the College, English and French, is required.

The appointment is for fi ve years, renewable once, starting on the 1st September

2020. The employment contract falls under Belgian law.

Accommodation is provided both in Bruges and Natolin.

Before taking up his or her appointment, the new Rector is expected to be available

to liaise with the current Rector in order to become familiar with College matters.

Applications for the position should be made by e-mail to :

Mr Íñigo Méndez de Vigo

President of the Administrative Council

c/o Ms Ann Verlinde

[email protected]

by Monday 30th September 2019. A detailed curriculum vitae, a letter of

motivation and the names of two referees should be included.

Interviews of the shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place on 27th

November2019.

Information about the governance and the status of the College can be obtained from Mrs Ewa O ́sniecka-Tamecka ([email protected]), Vice-Rector.

Further particulars about employment and accommodation conditions can be obtained from Mr Jan De Mondt ([email protected]), Director of

Administration and Finance or Mrs Angela O’Neill ([email protected]), Director of Communications.

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