Executive Dean, UC Science

• University of Canterbury (UC) senior leadership opportunity
• Champion the university’s future vision for Science

Applications are invited for the role of Amo Matua | Executive Dean, Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science, a position that is part of the Ohu Whakahaere | Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Tumu Whakarae | Vice Chancellor. The role of Executive Dean is to champion the University’s future vision for the Faculty in alignment with the UC Strategy, through leadership that is participatory and inclusive.

 
Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science at the University of Canterbury delivers high-quality learning through teaching that builds on research excellence. The Faculty offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, high quality facilities, unique research opportunities, passionate, world-recognised academics and an unrivalled student experience.  The Faculty includes the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, the School of Earth and Environment and the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing.
 

The role comes with overall responsibility for the vision and strategic direction for science at UC. The Amo Matua | Executive Dean, UC Science will be an academic and proven leader with the mana to grow and support a culture that maximises the diverse capabilities and strengths of its staff and students. The appointee will ensure the enablement and advancement of educational, research, scholarly and public engagement activities through initiatives that support success, relevancy, and sustainability.

 
We are seeking a highly motivated strategic leader with an outstanding academic reputation in a relevant discipline area of science and strong bicultural and intercultural capability. With significant experience of innovation and change leadership, you will be known for your ability to think critically and respond creatively in a challenging and dynamic environment. You will have led and developed new research and funding opportunities, including working with the wider profession. Your strong relationship-building skills, combined with your strengths in strategic academic programme development will further ensure your success in this role.
 

The successful candidate will be appointed to the Executive Dean role for a term of five years. Following that five-year term, the staff member will transition into a continuing academic position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Academic rank will be assessed at the appointment stage.

 
Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the ethos of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury is based around whānaungatanga – we value people and their differences, manaakitanga – we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga – we will enhance and nurture our resources.

 
UC has an international reputation for academic excellence in both teaching and research. Its first (undergraduate) degrees and higher (postgraduate) programmes aim to foster intellectual independence, critical thinking, professional excellence and bicultural competence and confidence in every field. Committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity, the University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good, and determined to make a difference in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your unique academic leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

 
APPLICATIONS must include:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae which includes a list of relevant research publications;
• details of three referees; and
• a short written statement outlining your ‘Vision for UC Science aligned with UC’s Strategy’.

 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please submit your application documents as two files – one being your CV and the second file comprising your cover letter, vision statement and referees in one document.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 29 September 2024
REFERENCE: BH-11039
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Helen Cox, Principal Consultant
helen.cox@jacksonstone.co.nz