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[science_expat]

Hi, all

I've just applied for a senior management post (above dean level) and expect to be interviewed in a week or so; the panel will include members of the governing board and the faculty senate.

Clearly, many of the questions will be about vision, strategy, and implementation and I have ideas for all of these. I'm more concerned about management type questions as I've never interviewed (or been on a panel) at anything approaching this level (not even Dean).

Any memories of challenging questions you've encountered in the past?

Cheers,
SE

[anthroid]

What is your management style?  How will you promote academic freedom?  What about faculty development and support for research?  How would you handle a conflict between upper administration and the faculty?  That last one is a toughie--you have to be able to address both upper admin concerns AND faculty concerns.

Good luck!