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APPOINTMENT DETAILS – JULY 2014

DEAN OF BEHAVIOURAL, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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CONTENTS > Executive Summary > University of Twente - Overview - The vision – High Tech, Human Touch - Structure and Organisation - Education - Cooperation and Valorisation > Faculty of Social Science - Overview - Research - Education - Human touch approach – interfacing with technology > Dean of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences - Overview - Job Description - Person Specification > Appointment Process and How to Apply > Living and working in the Netherlands - About Twente - Taxation - More information

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The University of Twente is seeking to appoint a new Dean of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences. This represents an exciting, challenging leadership position at an entrepreneurial, international university which uniquely combines social science and technical disciplines in line with the University’s vision High Tech, Human Touch.

The University of Twente is the university that uses technology in a social context to work on developing integral solutions to societal problems, thereby realizing an impact on society. The University comprises 3,300 scientists and professionals carrying out ground-breaking research to support and drive socially relevant innovation, and provide inspiring teaching for more than 10,000 students (approximately 20% of whom are international).

On 1st May 2014 the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Faculty of Management and Governance officially merged in a strategic decision to consolidate and strengthen activity in the social sciences in line with the human touch dimension of the University’s vision. The newly merged Faculty plays a vital role in driving forward collaboration and cooperation between technology and social science in order to uniquely address societal problems. The Dean will provide inspiring leadership capable of spurring commitment and collaboration in others and bring experience of coordinating and nurturing collaboration and a culture of cohesiveness as the Faculty merges.

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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

OVERVIEW

THE VISION – HIGH TECH, HUMAN TOUCH

The University of Twente, founded in 1961, is a leading young, entrepreneurial University setting standards in new technologies and seeking to stimulate change, renewal and progress in society. The University ranks among the top 1% of universities worldwide. The University prides itself on the capacity to work closely both with the technologies of the future in information technology, biotechnology and nanotechnology and with behavioural and social science research to produce innovative and cutting-edge solutions. The University of Twente has a unique vision of combining high tech human touch with a true entrepreneurial spirit which enables innovation and collaboration across disciplines, approaches and sectors.

The University of Twente has a unique and well defi ned vision centred around entrepreneurial and innovative solutions to societal challenges through the collaboration of high technology disciplines with the human touch from behavioural and social science. Twente’s vision is based on four key themes:

The University comprises 3,300 scientists and professionals carrying out ground-breaking research to support and drive socially relevant innovation, and provide inspiring teaching for more than 10,000 students (approximately 20% of whom are international). Research and teaching is organised into fi ve faculties and four interdisciplinary research institutes. Situated in the east of the country, Twente is the only full-campus university in the Netherlands and is situated in 350 woodland acres on a former country estate. The University of Twente is home to around 100 businesses, including student-run businesses and has generated more than 700 successful spin-off companies. The University’s business park, Kennispark Twente, encourages and assists entrepreneurs to start new companies.

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Societal impact: making a real difference Synergy: excellence in combinations Entrepreneurship Internationalization: tomorrow’s global citizens

The University aims to maintain and develop its status as an international, collaborative and entrepreneurial (in the sense of experimentation, pioneering and risk-taking) university which deploys its combined strengths to strengthen society.

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STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION The University consists of five faculties, namely: • Engineering Technology; • Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science; • Science and Technology; • International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (Faculty with sui generis status); • Behavioural, Management & Social Sciences.

Additionally research activity is centred around four research institutes which facilitate interdisciplinary research and collaborations between different disciplines.

Faculty members are associated with one or multiple institutes depending on their research focus and interests.

Twente Graduate School. The graduate research programmes focus on core subjects in the multidisciplinary research institutes.

ATLAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE The Academy of Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) is an interdisciplinary Honours bachelor’s programme taught in English for top students, integrating social and technical perspectives into a new engineering approach. ATLAS is the first University College in the Netherlands that combines Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences in its curriculum. And for a good reason. As global challenges increase and new technologies emerge, the future calls for a New Engineer: an academic allrounder combining technological and societal approaches to design solutions that can be implemented in a range of social, cultural and political contexts.

The research institutes are: • Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT); • Institute for Nanotechnology (MESA+); • Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine (MIRA); • Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS).

IGS

INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND GOVERNANCE STUDIES

CTIT MESA+ ICT RESEARCH IN CONTEXT

INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY

The Faculty Deans and Scientific Directors of institutes report to the executive board of the University (consisting of the Rector Magnificus, Professor Ed Brinksma, President, Mr van der Chijs and Vice-President, Mr van Ast).

In addition to the institutes there are a number of knowledge centres focussed around strategically important research topics. For more details on the specific knowledge centres please visit http://www.utwente.nl/ en/organization/institutes/

EDUCATION The University offers an inspiring academic setting for the world’s brightest and most talented minds. Students are encouraged to work in an interdisciplinary fashion, take an international perspective and be truly entrepreneurial.

There are six English taught and 14 Dutch taught Bachelor’s programmes, 36 master’s programmes (the majority of which are in English) along with a thriving PhD community. Twente is committed to fusing social and engineering sciences as well as providing high-quality teaching and research. Studying at the University of Twente means students develop an entrepreneurial spirit, thinking internationally and working beyond the boundaries of specific specializations.

The University nurtures research students through integrated master’s and PhD Programmes which combine technological, social and behavioural components in the

For more information on the University’s educational offerings please visit http://www.utwente.nl/en/education/

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COOPERATION AND VALORISATION

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Cooperation is a key word at Twente. This is true not only on campus but also beyond it. The University of Twente works closely with other universities, businesses and government bodies, at regional, national and international levels. The university maintains close contact with former students, as well as initiating and being actively involved in networks which aim to promote innovation and social progress. Examples of the university’s cooperation include:

The University of Twente cooperates with a wide range of international universities. The collaboration ranges from exchange of staff, students and PhD’s to offering joint educational programs http://www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/instedupart/.

3TU The three leading universities of technology in the Netherlands (TU Eindhoven, TU Delft and University of Twente) have joined forces in the 3TU.Federation (http://www.3tu.nl/en/).

ECIU The University of Twente is a partner in the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) http://eciu.web.ua.pt/.

KENNISPARK TWENTE Knowledge valorisation is, along with education and research, the university’s third core activity. Valorisation means ensuring that knowledge which has been developed at the University of Twente is put to effective use, by translating it into economically productive activity.

The University challenges student-run companies to become the spin-off companies of tomorrow. As an entrepreneurial university, importance is placed on fostering and supporting enterprise and open-minded collaboration at all levels. The entrepreneurial activities are housed mainly within the Kennispark Twente business park (http://www.kennispark.nl/).

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS Technological Institutes (LTIs), 3TU Centers of Excellence (Coe), and Research Schools are some of the connections in which the university collaborates with other organizations in order to conduct world-leading research http://www.utwente.nl/utonderzoek/externeomgeving/ ttisenonderzoekscholen/ (currently only available in Dutch) The University additionally organises a wide range of activities for secondary school students, and teachers and professors regularly make their voices heard in today’s societal debates.

For more information on cooperation at Twente please visit: http://www.utwente.nl/en/cooperation/.

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FACULTY OF BEHAVIOURAL, MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES OVERVIEW The Faculty of Behavioural, Management, and Social Sciences has 4,000 students and 280 academic staff. On 1st May 2014 the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Faculty of Management and Governance merged in a strategic decision to consolidate and strengthen activity in the social sciences in line with the human touch dimension of the University’s vision. The newly merged Faculty plays a vital role in driving forward collaboration and cooperation between technology and social science in order to uniquely address societal programs.

The Faculty is organised into seven academic disciplines: Business Administration Twente is the only one of the 3TU with a European (EPAS) accreditation for its business administration programme, both at bachelor and at master level, and has a well evaluated (2010) national leading and internationally recognized research program on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The UT-Business Administration group is uniquely positioned in the Netherlands to provide answers to major challenges induced by new technological developments and demands for increasing organizational performance.

Communication Science Two kinds of relationships between communication science and technology and innovation are addressed by the group at Twente (1) communication by means of (newer) technologies: the role and impact of ICT in communication practice, (2) communication about technology and innovations, including the appropriation and implementation of technology.

Educational Sciences The educational research in the Faculty can play a role to close the gap between educational research and educational practice, by linking its existing research into adaptive and interactive (ICT-supported) environments for education and training, educational assessment, teacher training and professional development, and human resources development (HRD) directly to schools. Moreover, specifically for science education, other faculties can be involved to bring recent developments in science to educational practice.

Health Sciences The last decades have been characterised by global trends such as population growth, aging, and technological innovation. At the same time populations are ageing as a result of low fertility, low immigration, and longer lives. Technological and technical innovations are changing the healthcare landscape, sometimes, but not always, driven by consumer demands. The importance of relevant, cutting-edge and innovative research which intersects and takes advantage of technology is recognised by the University and the Faculty plays a part in developing and collaborating with technology to this end.

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impact upon the capacity of democratic systems of governance to meet societal challenges.

Many researchers work in multidisciplinary teams that cross the boundaries of these disciplines or researchers sometimes work in more than one discipline. The disciplines all have their own object of study, their own expertise, and their own specific research communities.

Each discipline aims to address the major societal challenges for the coming years.

RESEARCH There are two things that are unique about social science research at the University of Twente: the study of societal problems through the lens of an engineering approach and a high tech environment which provides ample opportunities for smart innovations. Traditionally, the social sciences at the University of Twente have strongly focused on health, sustainability, learning and development and (responsible) entrepreneurship. Safety and security, as well as smart cities, have gained growing attention and have, in addition to health, recently been identified as key themes for the University as a whole.

Academic staff in the Faculty are aligned to one or multiple of the research institutes (listed on page 4) which enable effective communication and collaboration with colleagues from different Faculties.

EDUCATION

Philosophy Research and education of the department focus on the philosophy and ethics of technology and engineering science. The department houses a master programme in the Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society.

Research is concentrated on three themes: ethics of technology, philosophy of human-technology relations and philosophy of science in practice.

Psychology Specific expertise in Psychology at Twente is to use advanced technologies to study human behaviour and its determinants as well as consequences. Parallel, this knowledge is used for developing technology-based, highly innovative interventions to promote adaptive and resilient individuals and societies in terms of health, safety and learning.

Public Administration The coordination of collective action in the face of societal challenges is the main object of the multidisciplinary domain of public governance. Scholars in this field at Twente – with a variety of disciplinary backgrounds from economists, lawyers, sociologists, political scientists and scholars of public administration & public management – identify and engage with governance challenges that

The Faculty offers bachelors and masters programmes across the spectrum of disciplines from Business Administration to Health Sciences. Students are expected to make knowledge their own, and to look beyond their own specialist field and beyond national boundaries.

Education is multidisciplinary and encourages students to take an international perspective which is strongly informed by current research across disciplines.

For a complete list of programmes please visit http://www.utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/ and http://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master.

HUMAN TOUCH APPROACH – INTERFACING WITH TECHNOLOGY A unique characteristic of the university’s social science research is that the high tech environment provides the opportunities for smart innovations. This high tech environment could be used more in our advantage than is being done now. Essentially, it is possible to incorporate the use of technology in all phases of the engineering approach, i.e. by regarding technology in itself as a societal challenge, by using technology for analysing, diagnosis and for developing an intervention, or for technology-induced implementation. Grounded in a strong basis of disciplinary knowledge, we believe we can make more use of our high tech environment by collaborating in multidisciplinary teams, quite often at the interface between the technological and the social domain.

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DEAN OF BEHAVIOURAL, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES OVERVIEW Driving force in the field of social innovation, capable of making sure the University of Twente excels. The University of Twente is seeking to appoint a new Dean of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences representing a challenging leadership position at an entrepreneurial, international university which uniquely combines social science and technical disciplines in line with its vision – High Tech, Human Touch. The University of Twente is the university that uses technology in a social context to work on developing integral solutions to societal problems in order to realise impact on society.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Dean is expected to provide leadership for the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and the School of Management and Governance. The two faculties are currently merging to form a single Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences.

• The Dean will be responsible for positioning the new Faculty in relation to the University’s unique profile (High Tech, Human Touch). S/he will provide vision and direction across the social science domain.

• The Dean will be responsible for the success of this new Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences Faculty, particularly regarding the provision of excellent education.

S/he will coordinate the further introduction and interpretation of the recently revised bachelor educational model (TEM) and will organise the development and innovation of the masters’ programmes.

• The Dean will provide enthusiastic leadership for the smooth integration of both faculties and the development of a single united Faculty. Together with the faculty management team(s), the Dean will direct the designing of the Faculty organization and the policy relating to staff, finance and infrastructure.

• S/he should maintain good relations with the research institutes relevant to the Faculty, not only within the University organization but also nationally and internationally.

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• The Dean should be able to encourage multidisciplinary research so that the University excels in integral solutions for major societal problems.

• The Dean will also be a member of the Strategic Council and be jointly responsible for the University’s general strategy and policy development.

• S/he will actively contribute to realizing the University strategy. S/he will be accountable for further communication and the implementation of the strategy within the faculty, so that staff at every level are recognized and actively contribute to the vision’s realization of the implementation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Scientist and administrator with an international network Candidates should have built up an excellent reputation as a Professor, and have educational and research experience and an international reputation in one or more of the social sciences, preferably with experience in and affinity for (on the interface with) technology. The successful candidate will have a clear vision of the development of social science education and the corresponding research fields, both nationally and internationally. The candidate should have access to an extensive international network additional to having a background with considerable administrative experience.

Enterprising and resolute The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial administrator, a builder of bridges and take a broad outlook to research, collaboration and enterprise. S/he will be able to provide guidance to other faculty members, know how to take decisions and pay attention to their implementation. His/her style could be described as transparent, accessible and open.

Experience of Faculty Development The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader capable of spurring commitment and collegiality in others and with experience of coordinating and nurturing collaboration and a culture of cohesiveness as the Faculty merges. S/he will possess the excellent communications skills required to unite the Faculty towards a shared vision and strategy as well as fostering collaborations in the broader University and community context, whilst maintaining existing relationships.

WHAT WE OFFER: AN INSPIRING POSITION The University of Twente is developing and is profiling itself as an international top university on the interface between technology and society. As Dean you will be one of the figureheads of this development and you will develop and coordinate your Faculty accordingly. This role will provide you with every opportunity for building your reputation even further. At the same time, we would like to bind you to us for an administrative period of at least five years. The University offers excellent - flexible - terms and conditions of employment and a salary in keeping with the workload and challenges posed by the position.

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APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver to assist the Appointment Advisory Committee in the discharge of its duties, both to assist in the assessment of candidates against the requirements of the role and to identify the widest possible field of candidates. Applications should consist of a covering letter addressing suitability against the person specification and a full curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications.

Perrett Laver may be contacted for informal enquiries and questions about the post on +44 (0)20 7340 6200 or Jennifer.tester@perrettlaver.com. Applications can be uploaded at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates, quoting reference number 1687. The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday (CET) on Tuesday 26th August 2014.

Applicants are asked to provide suitable daytime and evening contact details. Longlisted candidates will be invited for interview with Perrett Laver in mid-September, following which the selection committee will agree a shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend informal sessions in mid-October and formal interviews in late October 2014.

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LIVING AND WORKING IN THE NETHERLANDS The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of twelve provinces in western Europe and three islands in the Caribbean. The Netherlands, with a population of over 16 million, is a geographically low-lying country, with about 20% of its area and 21% of its population located below sea level, and 50% of its land lying less than one metre above sea level. Once a great naval power, this small nation boasts a wealth of cultural heritage and is famous for its painters, windmills, clogs and notoriously fl at lands. A modern European country today, it has preserved its highly international character and is known for its liberal mentality. As a founding member of the EU and NATO, and host to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the Netherlands is at the heart of international cooperation. Its small size, welcoming attitude to travellers and many sights make it a unique and fairly easy to discover destination.

ABOUT TWENTE The University of Twente is the only university in the Netherlands with a true campus. A campus is a large area where all educational buildings, facilities and laboratories are located, and where all teaching and research take place. On campus, students can fi nd housing, do their groceries, participate in sports, have a meal, or go out for the evening. A campus gives a university a completely unique atmosphere. That’s what makes the University of Twente so special. Approximately 2,000 students live on

campus, and the campus grounds are frequented by some 8,500 students every day.

The nearest city to the University is Enschede which comprises 160,000 residents and is the urban heart of the Eastern Netherlands and an epicentre for music, culture and knowledge. The city has a broad range of shops and boutiques all centred around the most convivial public square in the Netherlands; de Oude Market (Old Market Square) that is surrounded by several cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs. Enschede is also home to that fantastic football club, FC Twente!

TAXATION Certain categories of international staff can receive tax exemption on approximately thirty per cent of their gross salary. This is to compensate for the extra costs they incur in living abroad, such as having to rent temporary accommodation, etc. In principle, the 30% rule applies to staff who have been expressly recruited from another country and who have a formal contract of employment in the Netherlands.

MORE INFORMATION For more information on moving to Twente including housing, healthcare, family, visa’s, and leisure please see: http://www.utwente.nl/hr/en/recruitmentinternationalization/internationalization/ofe/

University of Twente Drienerlolaan 5 7522 NB Enschede P.O.Box 217 7500 AE Enschede P +31 (0)53 489 9111 F +31 (0)53 489 2000 info@utwente.nl www.utwente.nl