Associate Professor | Professor and Head of School, Physical and Chemical SciencesTe Kura Matu | School of Physical and Chemical SciencesTe Kaupeka Putaiao | Faculty of ScienceLocated in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New ZealandFaculty of Science leadership opportunityGrow and lead a thriving community of scholarsApplications are invited for the role of Tumuaki Tari | Head of School, Te Kura Matu | School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, a position that is part of the Te Kaupeka Putaiao | Faculty of Science Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the Amo Matua | Executive Dean.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work WithUniversity of Canterbury's (UC) Te Kura Matu | School of Physical and Chemical Sciences hosts an exciting programme of teaching focussed on chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, physics and astronomy.
Research programmes include those focussed on astroparticle and atmospheric physics, gravity and cosmology, medicinal chemistry, structural, physical and synthetic chemistry and environmental science.Au Mahi | What You Will DoAs Head of School of Physical and Chemical Sciences you will be responsible for academic leadership, aligning the activities of the School with the strategic and operational objectives of the Faculty and University.You will achieve this by:providing academic leadership to foster academic growth and development of staff and studentsestablishing and communicating clear vision and strategic direction that aligns with the Faculty and University strategic and operational plansproactively manage finances and resources, ensuring the Schools future economic viabilityprogressing research profiles and leading a culture that fosters outcome-related research activities.Mou | Who You AreYou will be a highly motivated strategic leader with an outstanding academic reputation in a relevant discipline area of physical or chemical sciences and strong bicultural and intercultural capability.
You will also have:demonstrated experience in academic leadership including experience in curriculum and research development and managementpeople leadership experiencedemonstrated ability to develop and implement a strategic vision and business plan for the School, which integrates with that of the Faculty and UCan ability to think critically and respond creatively and flexibly in a challenging and dynamic environmentknowledge and successful experience in financial and resource management.The successful candidate will be appointed to the Head of School role for a term of up to five years and will concurrently hold an academic position of Associate Professor or Professor.
Following the end of the Head of School term, you will transition into a continuing academic position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Academic rank will be assessed at the appointment stage.This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your unique academic leadership skills in a dynamic environment.What we offerThe University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:relocation supportwidely accessible sabbatical provisiongenerous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)generous annual leave provisionsflexible working arrangementssupportive working environmentprofessional development and study opportunitiesa unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement salary scale.
An additional payment, for the duration as Head of School, will also be applied to recognise these responsibilities.APPLICATIONS must include:a cover letter summarising your leadership experience and alignment with the rolea full academic curriculum vitaedetails of three refereesThe closing date for this position is: Monday, 9 September 2024 (midnight NZ time)Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.
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