RIT Kosovo Leadership Update

We are pleased to share an important leadership update for RIT Kosovo (A.U.K). We are thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. Albina Balidemaj Basha as the next President of RIT Kosovo (A.U.K), effective July 1. Dr. Basha’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the institution, and we look forward to her leadership in advancing academic excellence, institutional growth, and RIT’s global mission in the region.

As we prepare for this leadership transition, we are also pleased to announce that the position profile for the Dean of Faculty at RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) has been developed and is now publicly available. The profile can be found on the RIT Global website: https://www.rit.edu/global/rit-kosovo-dean-faculty

The Dean of Faculty serves as the chief academic officer for RIT Kosovo and plays a critical role in providing academic leadership, supporting faculty and students, overseeing academic programs, and ensuring alignment with RIT’s academic standards and global priorities.

We encourage members of the RIT community to review the position profile to learn more about this important leadership opportunity and the qualifications and attributes we seek in our next Dean of Faculty. Your insight and engagement are valued as we work together to identify exceptional candidates who will support the continued success and growth of RIT Kosovo.

If you know of individuals who may be interested in or well‑suited for this opportunity, please refer them to the position profile linked above. You may also share candidate recommendations directly with the Office of International Education and Global Programs.

Thank you for your continued partnership and engagement as we celebrate this leadership milestone and move forward with this important search.