Head of the Department for Studies and Teaching | Leitung der Abteilung Studium und Lehre (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This leadership role involves overseeing the Department for Studies and Teaching at the Georg-August University Göttingen, one of Germany's most renowned universities. The Head will be responsible for strategically advising the Presidency on the development of studies and teaching, managing organizational and conceptual change processes, and steering administrative operations. Key daily activities include leading and coordinating a large, diverse team, driving the digitalization agenda (especially regarding Artificial Intelligence), managing central committees, and fostering collaboration across faculties. The ideal candidate possesses a scientific university degree, extensive knowledge of relevant legal regulations in the academic sector, and significant multi-year leadership experience. Success in this role requires strong communication, organizational talent, a service-oriented approach, and fluency in German and negotiation-level English.