IN SEARCH OF ACADEMIC LEADERS: THREE QUESTIONS IN A JOB INTERVIEW

Abstract

The paper presents three significant inquiries suitable for interviewing candidates for a university dean position. Leveraging her own tenure as the GSE dean, the author delves into leadership capabilities and change management principles. These questions aim to evaluate various facets of the candidate's leadership aptitude, managerial proficiencies, and willingness to advance professionally. The author underscores the criticality of these attributes for both the dean's effectiveness and the School's success.