Director of the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Join the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), with the aim to find pathways towards accelerating the transitions to climate-neutral and resource-efficient economies. We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to lead, develop and coordinate this interdisciplinary research and education institution with great ambitions.

Lund University and the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 8 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) is an international center within Lund University founded in 1994 to address complex environmental challenges. In engaging with these issues, the IIIEE has developed genuinely interdisciplinary education and research, synthesizing insights from management, economic theory and practice, natural sciences, engineering, political science, organizational, legal and behavioral studies. The IIIEE academic staff brings together diverse forms of expertise in and across these disciplines. In contrast to the prevailing emphasis on environmental problems, the IIIEE emphasizes developing sustainable solutions. The aim is to advance and disseminate knowledge on how to catalyze the transitions to climate-neutral and resource-efficient economies across different levels of governance and management. The IIIEE addresses four research themes:  

1. International and national policy intervention
2. Urban governance and experimentation
3. Business management and practice
4. Sustainable consumption governance

Close collaboration with businesses, public authorities and other societal partners is at the core of IIIEE education and research activities.

The IIIEE has approximately 22 senior researchers and 12 PhD candidates, and in total more than 15 nationalities are represented among the staff. Each year we are engaged in approximately 30 interdisciplinary research projects funded by Swedish and international funding agencies. Over the last years we have collaborated with more than 100 international research partners and more than 50 businesses, public authorities and other societal partners. The IIIEE researchers are also invited as scientific experts by a number of international organizations, such as the IPCC, the IEA, the EU Commission and UN organizations.

The IIIEE operates two international Master’s programmes, several free-standing courses, and PhD education. Each year we enroll more than 50 students from all over the world to study in our international Master´s programmes. Our latest educational effort is a series of Massive Open Online Courses under the theme ”Greening the Economy”, which so far has engaged over 140 000 participants in more than 175 countries.

The IIIEE working language is English. The Institute has a board with a chair from the University and external members, and receives support from a foundation solely dedicated to supporting the Institute.

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/

Position as Director of the IIIEE in combination with a permanent position at the Institute

We invite applicants who wish to advance our vibrant international and interdisciplinary organization. The Institute is driven by scientific excellence, together and in collaboration with business and societal partners, and engagement in policy-making. The Director has the overall responsibility for the IIIEE and reports to the Institute’s board. The responsibilities of the Director include:

1. providing strategic and operational leadership to the IIIEE
2. managing and developing financial and human resources at the Institute
3. securing new funding opportunities for research and education
4. leading the IIIEE management team
5. actively representing interests of the IIIEE and engaging in activities at Lund University
6. representing the IIIEE externally at relevant events and managing relations with strategic partners and funding organizations in Sweden and in international contexts
7. promoting and developing cross-sector collaboration activities with leading research institutions, industry, non-governmental organizations, and
8. contributing to increasing the impact and outreach of the Institute’s activities nationally and internationally

The applicant must be fully committed to leading the Institute. The position is permanent with a three-year assignment as director and head of department, with the possibility of further extension of this assignment. The permanent position may be an administrative one at the point of appointment, but appointment will be combined with an agreed pathway to an academic position as senior lecturer or professor. The appropriate pathway will be agreed upon with the chairperson of the board.

Requirements

We are looking for a visionary, dynamic and inspiring leader. It is a prerequisite that the candidate has a good understanding of the research, teaching, and collaborative activities of the Institute and the ability to act in its interests, while maintaining a high level of personal integrity.

The candidate must have a doctoral degree, and established academic credentials with qualification as senior lecturer or professor. The academic profile should be aligned with the Institute’s activities. The candidate should, in addition, be familiar with Swedish universities and have some leadership experience from a university and/or other research institution. The successful candidate has a proven strong proficiency in English, and good knowledge of Swedish.

The candidate should also have the following qualifications:

1. leadership and teamwork skills
2. interpersonal and communication skills – ability to engage, motivate and support staff and students, including online interaction
3. a good ability to manage and develop human resources, including work environment, gender equality and diversity
4. an ability to operate in both Nordic and international contexts
5. a proven fund-raising capability
6. a strong academic standing
7. a strong commitment to the management and execution of teaching

Assessment criteria

In the assessment, particular emphasis will be given to leadership and management skills.

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and invited to give presentations to Institute faculty, staff and students. This is planned to take place 15 December in Lund.

Instructions on how to apply

The application must be written in English. Complete the application in accordance with the instructions found here: https://www.iiiee.lu.se/sites/iiiee.lu.se/files/instructions_for_applying.pdf

It is important that the candidate express their vision for the development of the Institute in the application.

Please include your salary requirements in your application.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

For more information about the guidelines for management positions at Lund University, please visit https://www.staff.lu.se/sites/staff.lu.se/files/guidelines-for-management-positions-at-lund-university.pdf.