Rector

Organisation/Company IHE Delft Institute for Water Education Research Field Environmental science Environmental science Technology » Water technology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 17 Aug 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Offer Description  Rector
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Delft, Netherlands
Help shape the future of global water education.
Water is fundamental to sustainable development, human wellbeing and economic prosperity. As climate change, population growth and urbanisation place increasing pressure on water resources, the need for knowledge, innovation and international collaboration has never been greater.
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education plays a unique role in addressing these global challenges. As the world's largest international graduate water education institute, operating under the auspices of UNESCO, IHE Delft combines education, research and capacity development to strengthen the capacity of people, institutions and countries to manage water sustainably. Since 1957, the Institute has educated more than 25,000 professionals from over 190 countries, creating one of the world's most influential international networks of water professionals.
IHE Delft is now seeking an outstanding Rector to lead the Institute through its next phase of development. Working alongside the Rectorate/Managing Board, the Governing Board, staff, students, alumni and international partners, the Rector will provide strategic leadership, represent the Institute internationally and ensure that IHE Delft continues to deliver academic excellence and global impact. The successful candidate will guide the Institute as it strengthens its international position, diversifies its funding base and responds to an evolving higher education and development landscape.
The Profile  The successful candidate will bring:
An internationally recognised academic profile, with a PhD and the standing to lead a globally respected institute;
Significant senior leadership experience in higher education, research, international organisations or another complex, mission-driven environment;
A proven ability to provide strategic leadership, lead organisational development and work effectively with governing boards and diverse stakeholder communities;
Demonstrated success in building international partnerships and representing an organisation at the highest levels;
The ability to combine academic credibility with organisational leadership, balancing collaboration with decisiveness and strategic vision with effective implementation;
A strong commitment to IHE Delft's mission of strengthening global capacity to address the world's water challenges through education, research and partnership.
IHE Delft is committed to building a diverse leadership team that reflects the global community it serves and welcomes applications from candidates from backgrounds that remain underrepresented in senior academic leadership.

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