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Rector (100%)
- 24 April 2026
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- Basel
Job summary
The University of Basel is seeking a new Rektor (100%). This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a prestigious institution and influence its future.
Tasks
- Lead the university's strategy and represent it internationally.
- Collaborate with vice-rectors and oversee financial operations.
- Enhance the university's quality and competitiveness.
Skills
- Candidates should possess extensive experience in university management.
- Strong knowledge of the Swiss and international education landscape.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Rector (100%)
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished23 April 2026The University of Basel combines tradition and innovation in its more than 550-year history. Today, it is one of the leading research universities worldwide. The diversity of scientific cultures represented here enables the complex challenges of our time to be addressed from disciplinary and transdisciplinary perspectives, thus making a significant contribution to societal development. As an autonomous institution with over 13,000 students and 6,400 employees, the University of Basel is led by the Rectorate.
As of 1 August 2027, the position of Rector is to be newly filled.
The election bodies are the Regency (election) and the University Council (confirmation). The term of office is four years, re-election is possible. The election of an external candidate as Rector is linked to the appointment to a professorship at the University of Basel.
Application / Contact
The Chairwoman of the Regency, Prof. Dr. Daniela Thurnherr Keller (Tel: 0041 (0)61 207 25 66, daniela.thurnherr@unibas.ch ), will be happy to answer any further questions. Applicants are requested to submit their documents by 15 June 2026 via the University of Basel's online application portal (see button below).
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As of 1 August 2027, the position of Rector is to be newly filled.
Your tasks
As Rector, you lead the Rectorate with three Vice-Rectors, the Director of Finance, and the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. You are particularly responsible for implementing the overall university strategy as well as representing and positioning the University at regional, national, and international levels.Your profile
We expect applicants to be willing to actively shape the organizational and substantive development of the University of Basel and to sustainably ensure its quality and competitiveness. We are looking for a professor at a Swiss or foreign university with proven experience in university management. The following are also required:- Knowledge of the Swiss and international education landscape as well as networking with key stakeholders
- Successful research activity
- Experience in personnel and financial management in a university organization
- Experience in project and change management
- Openness to the structural diversity of a comprehensive university
- Negotiation skills in dealings with the supporting cantons as well as institutional and financial partners
- High social and communication skills
The election bodies are the Regency (election) and the University Council (confirmation). The term of office is four years, re-election is possible. The election of an external candidate as Rector is linked to the appointment to a professorship at the University of Basel.
We offer you
The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. Attractive employment conditions are offered at our university. Relevant information is available on the homepage www.unibas.ch ') .Application / Contact
The Chairwoman of the Regency, Prof. Dr. Daniela Thurnherr Keller (Tel: 0041 (0)61 207 25 66, daniela.thurnherr@unibas.ch ), will be happy to answer any further questions. Applicants are requested to submit their documents by 15 June 2026 via the University of Basel's online application portal (see button below).
Apply
www.unibas.ch ')
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