Head of School of Architecture and Planning (Associate Professor/Professor)

The School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland seeks to appoint a Head of School at either Professor or Associate Professor level, dependent on experience. The successful applicant will work as Deputy Head of School for 2018, before taking up a four-year term as Head from 2019. At the end of the term, he or she might elect to serve a second term as Head, to take up another leadership position in the University or to return to teaching, research and service in the School.

The School of Architecture and Planning in the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries is New Zealand’s leading educator of architects, urban designers and urban planners. It is highly regarded for its advanced interdisciplinary study and research, innovative design focus and studio based pedagogy. It has a diverse and internationally recognised academic staff and strong connections with its professional communities. Teaching and research are supported by an outstanding library and databases, excellent digital and material workshops, and specialist studio facilities.

Applicant

The successful applicant will be expected to provide innovative and high quality leadership. This includes role modelling leadership behaviours as well as setting direction, achieving results and enabling staff in the School to achieve their best in teaching, result and administration.

Applicants must hold a qualification in architecture, urban planning or urban design and have completed a PhD. Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated record of School or Faculty leadership, such as a headship, deanship, associate deanship or programme directorship. Experience in supervising doctoral students to completion would be an advantage.

Further details on the School of Architecture and Planning and the position are available from the Dean, Prof Diane Brand, email: d.brand@auckland.ac.nz.

Why work for us?

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary and over 300 different career development courses. In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other subsidies on internal and external services. For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.

Auckland's harbour setting, magnificent beaches and verdant bush make it a great place to study and work, while the University's close proximity to New Zealand's major businesses and hospitals enables staff and students to rub shoulders with leading practitioners in their field. The pace is relaxed, the people are friendly, and with a diverse range of leisure options and high quality schools it is easy to understand why New Zealand is continually ranked as one of the best places in the world to live and raise a family. For more information on moving to New Zealand.

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Applications close Friday 11 August 2017. All applications must be made online.

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