Guide the vision and research agenda to establish the Kaika Climate Resilience Research Institute at Lincoln University.
Mo te tuka The role Reporting into the office of the Provost, this position is one of leadership where the you will guide the vision and research agenda to establish Kaika Climate Resilience Research Institute.
The role will provide broad academic leadership and mentoring within the Institute as well as develop collegial relationships across the university to serve kaika / kainga.
As a Professor who has demonstrated expertise within their own field or discipline, you will champion research programmes, teams and outcomes and foster collegiality, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga and manaakitanga both with internal and external partners.
The Kaika Climate Resilience Research Institute will oversee transformational research that helps kainga secure their futures in a changing climate.
Impactful research with kainga is essential if kainga are to be leaders in front-footing the challenges they face.
This is a new, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus.
The salary range is to be negotiated around $200,000 per annum.
Ka tino Pukeka / Wheako Essential skills / experience for the role To be successful in this role you will need : A completed PhD in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the seniority of the role.
Demonstrated successful leadership of a research group, centre, institute, or programme.
Demonstrated leadership of activities of interest to Maori, including examples of co-governance engagement.
Demonstrated ability to secure significant and sustained external research funding.
Demonstrated record of attracting and successfully supervising students at Masters and PhD levels.
Demonstrated significant and high-quality record of scholarly research including publication in leading journals and / or with leading academically reputable presses (or where appropriate, extensive relevant industry / professional experience).
Demonstrated evidence of a strong contribution to the achievement of the strategic goals of an organisation.
Demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work with, mentor and lead colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Ka hua ka riro ki a koe What's in it for you?
This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a new Research Institute of critical relevance to mana whenua and the mission of Lincoln University.
A successful leader will make a substantive and lasting change to Lincoln University's research landscape and establish a cross-cutting contribution to our teaching and research training.
As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as : Professional growth with our staff training & development programme Six weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE) Annual salary reviews Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses Free on-site car parking Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates Boost rewards membership that offers retail & service discounts Access to various staff social groups and activities Great location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.
Mo matou About us Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills.
Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community.
Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.
Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begins with mana whenua.
We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University have to Ngai Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Runanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.
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