Dean (m/f/d): School of Computer Science and Engineering

Dean (m/f/d): School of Computer Science and Engineering

Full‑time; 38.5 hours/week, limited to 5 years.

Expected start: 1 February 2027. Work location: Bremen, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and academic leadership for the School through oversight of teaching, research, academic development, and portfolio management, in alignment with the university's mission and long‑term goals.
• Serving as line supervisor for faculty members across multiple academic disciplines, leading and mentoring a diverse faculty body while supporting professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Working with the Provost to develop and manage the School's annual budget covering teaching, research and administrative operations, ensuring effective resource allocation and continuous improvement of academic programmes and research activities.
• Contributing to cross‑university leadership in developing interdisciplinary education across undergraduate, graduate, online and further education programmes.
• Collaborating with the Provost's Office, other Deans and the Constructor Ecosystem to strengthen academic quality and institutional strategy.
• Strengthening the School's international profile and academic partnerships.
• Fostering innovation in digital and online education and emerging forms of teaching and learning.
• Representing the School within the university and externally to academic, scientific and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Appointment as Full Professor or equivalent academic standing.
• At least 10 years of experience in both teaching and research in a field relevant to the School.
• Strong international academic reputation demonstrated through research and teaching achievements.
• Experience in the commercialization of research and research transfer (e.g., startups, entrepreneurship, patenting) would be an advantage.
• Proven involvement in high‑level academic administration and leadership such as roles in academic governance or scientific organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking and academic management.
• Understanding of the economic and strategic context of academic and scientific activities within universities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and teamwork.
• Experience working with highly diverse and international student bodies and their representative organisations or equivalent experience leading diverse teams.
• Familiarity with international and German higher education systems.
• Fluency in English (language of instruction at Constructor University); proficiency in German would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and innovation of academic units and institutions, particularly in relation to digital transformation.

Benefits

• Trust working hours for work‑life balance.
• Individual onboarding and career and development planning.
• Company fitness programme offers with EGYM Well Pass.
• Company bike leasing scheme.
• Green campus with extensive dining and recreation areas.
• Programs on sustainability, environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and high ethical values.

Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer.