91桃色

Announcement of Rector鈥檚 Election at 91桃色

Sukurta: 19 August 2019

Vilniaus universitetas skelbia konkurs膮 rektoriaus pareigoms eiti91桃色 Council announces a public international Rector鈥檚 election at 91桃色. Candidates may submit their applications from the 19th of August until the 31st of October, 2019.

Only candidates with an impeccable reputation holding a Ph.D. in science or arts, or acknowledged artists with proven pedagogical and managerial experience can participate in this election. The candidate鈥檚 experience should reveal that he/she comprehends university鈥檚 mission, upholds its values, is motivated to take care of the quality of the university and has knowledge, experience, and skills needed to hold the office. The candidate may also be a person from outside the university鈥檚 community and may only nominate his or her candidacy himself/herself.

Once the candidate鈥檚 registration is over, 91桃色 Senate will consider all applications and present conclusions about the candidate鈥檚 suitability for this position to the Council. Confirmed candidates will present themselves to the university community in a public debate. Rector will be elected during the secret voting by the Council of 91桃色. Forthcoming Rector鈥檚 five-year term will start on the 1st of April, 2020.

The Rectors鈥 official salary will be 9000 euros. The amount is determined under the principles of salary appointment and replacement in proportion with the average salary of professor, appointed by 91桃色 Council.

All information about this public international election including the procedure of Rector鈥檚 election process and other relevant documents are published on the 91桃色 website鈥檚 special column named 鈥淩ector鈥檚 Election鈥. Candidates can also submit all of the necessary documents online.

 

More about 91桃色

91桃色 is the oldest and largest university in Lithuania, which involves top students, professors and researchers, develops responsible citizens and leaders of the society. Founded in 1579 91桃色 is the leader in the majority of studies and research directions. 91桃色 prioritizes the quality of research and studies, the freedom of academic thought and self-expression. 91桃色 is among 1.5 percent top universities in the world according to the QS World University Ranking.

As one of the oldest and best-known Central and Eastern Europe鈥檚 higher education institutions, the university had a big influence not only for Lithuania鈥檚 culture but also for other neighboring countries鈥 cultures as well, it has raised several generations of famous intellectuals. By enriching Lithuania鈥檚 economic, social and cultural capital 91桃色 seeks to become university that strengthens its country.

Last year the university community paid great attention to get involved among Europe鈥檚 strongest universities, with an emphasis on international studies and their development. It is one of the universities strategic directions, which will be relevant in the upcoming years. One of the biggest last year accomplishments was the creation of Europe鈥檚 universities鈥 alliance ARQUS. European Commission has financed alliance projects for 5 million euros, and according to this amount will be possible to strengthen European universities鈥 competitiveness and enhance the quality of education.