Position Overview
The Te Temu Tuarua | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) is responsible for advancing the University's research and innovation objectives and impact. This includes increasing external research funding, ensuring that relevant research policies are in place, and enhancing societal impact through commercialisation and other appropriate research engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead research and innovation in New Zealand's second oldest University.
Develop and lead the Research and Innovation Strategy in a growing, dynamic University located in New Zealand's fastest growing region with a progressive research and development culture.
Deliver outcomes in the research impact and commercialisation of university intellectual property.
Provide advice on research policy and strategy, promote research, research training, and engagement with government, industry, and other stakeholders.
Contribute as a key member of the Executive team to build a shared leadership culture.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research leadership and management capabilities that engage internal and external stakeholders. You will have a track record of translating strategy into successful delivery, strong communication and people skills, and experience in engagement with industry and government. Also important are the capacity to secure external funding and build industry and other partnerships locally and internationally.
The Organisation
Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury has proudly been serving communities in New Zealand and the world for over 150 years. The University is ranked among the best universities in the world and has a reputation for high-quality education and research.
Applications close: 29 September 2024
Application Process
Please visit this link and click on "Apply Now", using reference UCAdvc0824 , addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton, of Fisher Leadership, or call +61 3 9016 6000 for further information.
Applications must include:
a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae which includes a list of relevant research publications;
details of three referees; and
a vision statement for Research and Innovation aligned with UC's Strategy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr