Head of School, School of Future Environments, Auckland

Organisation/Company: AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Research Field: Architecture, Environmental science, Geosciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1) Country: New Zealand Application Deadline: 1 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Full-timeFunding: Not funded by a EU programme Research Infrastructure: No Offer Description Lead our innovative School to continued growth and success Seeking inspirational and authentic academic and people leadership 5-year fixed-term appointment, based at AUT's City Campus AUT is a top 100 young university in the world and New Zealand's newest, offering opportunities for talented students to succeed. We focus on equity and excellence, with strong links to government, business, and industry. The university has over 26,000 students and more than 4,000 staff across three campuses.AUT's School of Future Environments This school is one of AUT's newest and fastest-growing, focusing on Built Environment Engineering: Civil, Construction, Architecture, and Emerging Technologies, with a mission to create sustainable and innovative built environments. It is part of the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, fostering a community of creative and scientific thinkers.Please review the candidate information handbook for detailed role information, including the faculty, school, AUT, and position description. The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi This role offers the chance to lead a future-focused School, providing academic, administrative, and leadership to approximately 48 staff and over 1380 students, with a focus on impactful research. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in academia, comfortable communicating across disciplines, and committed to diversity and inclusion.We are particularly interested in Professors or Associate Professors with staff management experience in fields such as: Architecture or Built Environment Engineering (civil, construction, environmental, infrastructure, logistics) You will play a key role in achieving strategic objectives and be part of the Dean's Leadership Team.Key focus areas Foster a culture of excellence in teaching, research, and service Enhance the school's external profile in NZ's architectural and built environment sectors Support equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi initiatives Build community and collaboration among staff Implement curriculum reformsPromote cross-disciplinary collaboration The successful candidate will be a culturally capable leader, committed to inclusivity, innovation, and respectful communication, with a positive attitude. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Applicants should submit: An academic CV with publications A cover letter explaining interest in the role and AUTA statement addressing key selection criteria, including academic achievement, discipline expertise, staff management experience, commitment to equity, industry connections, strategic change leadership, and innovation. Further information includes start date (mid-late 2025), a 5-year fixed-term contract, salary range (Professor: NZD $162,608 - $209,052; Associate Professor: NZD $148,548 - $171,983), and additional allowances for Head of School responsibilities.Application closes on Sunday, 01 June at 11:55 pm. Reference: 90329. At AUT, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. All applications must be submitted via the online process. For questions, contact us at the provided enquiry link or phone number. We do not accept email applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr