Job advertisement: President (m/f/d)

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Over the last few decades, the University of Kassel has developed into an interdisciplinary, internationally visible university. At the same time, with around 21,000 students, it is firmly anchored in the region of North Hesse. The university is aware of its tradition as an open university and is committed to forward-looking, internationally oriented research, interdisciplinary cooperation, social responsibility, knowledge transfer and constructive cooperation within the university. The further sharpening of its research profile and the high-quality further development of the study programme, taking into account the challenging framework conditions, are central tasks for the coming years.

The following position is to be filled in the university management:

The President (m/f/d) of the University of Kassel

Application deadlineJune 12, 2026
Start of recruitment:October 1, 2027
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The President leads the University and, together with the members of the Presidential Board and the other bodies of the University, promotes its internal and external development.

We are looking for an academically outstanding personality with extensive leadership experience in a prominent position in an academic institution and with international experience. Proven skills in dealing with and promoting diversity, promoting equality and mediating between Faculties and administration are essential. The ability to integrate different interests, dialog-oriented staff management, strategic competence and a self-confident approach to science policy and administration are expected. Commitment to student affairs, competent handling of the diversity of subject cultures and commitment to interdisciplinarity and teacher training are also expected.

The President is elected by the University Extended Senate for a term of six years. The appointment as a temporary civil servant is made by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture. Salary is paid in accordance with salary group W L3 of the Hessian Salary Act; performance-related pay may also be granted. Alternatively, employment is also possible in an employment relationship. Powers, appointment requirements and employment status are set out in the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG), in particular §§ 44 and 45 HessHG.

The incumbent intends to reapply for the position.

By submitting an application, you consent to your data being processed and stored electronically.

The University of Kassel is highly interested in the professional satisfaction of its staff. It is recognized as a family-friendly university and, in the spirit of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same development opportunities and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for scientific and academic positions. One of the University of Kassel's strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants and applicants with equal status will be given preference if they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance.

Applications with meaningful documents should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Riegraf, University of Kassel, Mönchebergstr. 19, 34109 Kassel or findungskommission[at]uni-kassel[dot]de by June 12, 2026.

She can be reached for personal inquiries by telephone on 0049-561-8042509.

Additional information about the University of Kassel can be found at: https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/universitaet/unser-profil/leitbild-und-berichte.html