Tumuaki - Head of School - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences (SGEES) Are you a dynamic academic leader who can engage in effective strategic planning and initiative development while also creating a collegial team environment across a diverse group of people?
Have you demonstrated experience, impact and commitment to quality tertiary teaching, research, and engagement?
Do you have a PhD in a relevant discipline such as Geography, Environmental Sciences or Studies, Geology, Geochemistry or Geophysics?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently looking for a Tumuaki - Head of School for Te Kura Tatai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences. The successful applicant will be appointed to a permanent academic position and will return to that position once completing the three-year fixed-term Tumuaki - Head of School role. The Tumuaki - Head of School will be an effective and supportive member of Te Wahanga Putaiao - Faculty of Science Leadership team and report to the Amo Putaiao - Dean of Science.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large and energetic school that boasts international research and teaching expertise in social and physical sciences within a world-leading University. The University has an excellent research culture, and Te Kura Tatai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences is recognised as being within the top echelon of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences in New Zealand. The School operates several analytical facilities underpinning teaching and research, including geochemistry and environmental science labs, a wide range of geophysical and environmental field instruments, and a high-performance computing cluster. Importantly, Te Kura Tatai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences has a strong commitment to equity and diversity, and specifically to bicultural practice in research and teaching consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
O pumanawa - About you
We are looking to recruit a dynamic academic leader with relevant expertise to guide the school's strategic direction and contribute to the Faculty of Science's leadership team.
The successful applicant will have:
a PhD in a relevant discipline
a demonstrated record of commitment to, and performance in quality tertiary teaching, research, engagement, and academic leadership
a sound knowledge of the University environment and education sector.
a strong commitment to equity, diversity and bicultural practice in teaching, research, and engagement
proven ability to engage in effective strategic planning and initiative development
proven advocacy and promotion skills
proven commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and team building, including experience in bringing diverse views together for a unified pathway to success
evidence of the ability to assist the University to meet its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Nicola Nelson (******)
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