Prorector

The position of prorector at Ilisimatusarfik is available for appointment on September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible by agreement.

Ilisimatusarfik is Greenland's university and an Arctic university with a central role in the development of knowledge, education, and research for the benefit of Greenland and the Arctic. Ilisimatusarfik is locally anchored and collaborates closely with the community, authorities, businesses, and civil society, while national and international partnerships constitute an important part of Ilisimatusarfik's activities.

Based on Ilisimatusarfik's new strategy, the university is in an ambitious development phase. The coming years will be characterized by the implementation of the strategy's goals and values through concrete initiatives across the university. This includes further development of the educational programs, increased digitalization and flexible educational offerings that make education accessible throughout Greenland, strengthening of the research environments, as well as a significant expansion of the campus.

Research is a central part of Ilisimatusarfik's societal mission. The university is actively working to strengthen research quality and develop collaboration with Greenlandic and international research institutions, including other Arctic universities and higher education institutions of indigenous peoples. At the same time, Ilisimatusarfik undertakes research and investigation tasks of significant importance to Greenlandic society, including the historical investigation of the relationship between Denmark and Greenland after 1945.

Tasks of the Pro-Rector

The prorector is part of Ilisimatusarfik's rectorship along with the rector and collaborates closely with the university director and the heads of departments on the strategic and daily management of the university.

The prorector assists the rector in the continued development of Ilisimatusarfik and has a special shared responsibility for the implementation of the university's strategy, the development of education and research, as well as the strengthening of the university's national and international collaborations.

The prorector assists the rector in the work of establishing and managing councils and committees that support the ongoing development of education and research, as well as collaboration on educational, research, collaboration, and working environment conditions, including their evaluation.

The prorector also has a special responsibility for the organizational anchoring and support of the historical investigation.

The specific division of tasks between the rector and the prorector will be agreed upon continuously. There will be the possibility to enter into an agreement regarding research time as part of the position.

The prorector is the rector's deputy and handles all of the rector's tasks and powers during their absence or incapacity.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent qualifications in accordance with the Inatsisartut Act on Ilisimatusarfik.
• The applicant must have knowledge of Greenlandic conditions and insight into the education sector.
• The applicant must have documented experience in strategic management of at least 2 years, or have other management experience in the education sector.
• The applicant must have experience in managing and developing research and educational environments.
• The applicant must have insight into a university's operations and the interaction between the university and the surrounding community.

• has good analytical, strategic, and planning skills.
• has documented experience in research and university teaching.
• can manage and organize both administrative and academic tasks.
• has a strong research profile within one or more of Ilisimatusarfik's subject areas.
• has collaboration and communication skills and can build relationships internally and externally.
• masters Greenlandic, Danish, and English.
• has an international outlook and experience with national and international collaborations.

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Rector Mari Kleist at tel. +299 34 73 04. If you want further information about Ilisimatusarfik, you can read more at www.uni.gl

Employment procedure

The rector appoints an advisory committee that is informed about incoming applications and advises on which candidates should be invited for an interview.

The rector nominates candidates for the board, which makes the decision on the appointment.

About Ilisimatusarfik

Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University, was established in 1987 and currently offers 13 different programs, including options for part-time studies at both diploma and master's levels. Ilisimatusarfik is an Arctic university that creates knowledge and innovation in a rapidly developing region. The board is the university's highest management body. The daily management is handled by the rector and the university director. The four institutes are led by an institute head, who is advised by an institute council.

Ilisimatusarfik consists of 4 institutes:

• Institute for Learning
• Institute for Society, Economics & Journalism
• Institute of Culture, Language & History
• Institute of Health & Nature

The Joint Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Joint Administration has departments in Ilimmarfik. The departments work closely with the academic units, but also collaborate with each other. The tasks of the Joint Administration are: student administration, personnel administration, servicing the board and the Academic Council, as well as other service functions for the university's staff and students. The Joint Administration is also responsible for the building operations of Ilimmarfik.

Salary and employment conditions

The position is filled on a fixed-term basis for three years. The position is currently salary-fixed corresponding to 38. The salary with fixed salary components, own contribution to pension, and fixed-term supplement in LR 38 amounts to DKK 78,594 monthly and DKK 943,128 annually as of April 1, 2026.

Employment will initially be on collective agreement terms; if the applicant is already a civil servant under the civil service laws for public Greenland, employment may be on civil servant terms.

For the position, there is no maximum length of service established, and the provisions regarding compensation for overtime and the provisions regarding compensation for lost days off do not apply; the working hours are initially 40 hours per week.

Civil servants in the state and employees under a number of AC agreements, including the agreement between DJØF and the Ministry of Finance, are entitled to unpaid leave in connection with employment under the Government of Greenland. The Ministry of the Interior has also urged municipalities and regions to be accommodating towards applications for unpaid leave in connection with employment under the Government of Greenland. The provisions regarding unpaid leave also apply to spouses/partners of individuals employed under the Government of Greenland.

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for onboarding and offboarding as well as relocation of personal belongings, are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Greenland Home Rule and the employee's trade union upon hiring/termination.

The place of service is in Nuuk.

Housing

No housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to assigned housing is retained. The housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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