Dean/ Director of Future Learning and Development

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Te Tari o te Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (permanent) position
  • Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
  • He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Tāura/_ _Kaihautū? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have a unique opportunity to lead UC's strategic vision of enhancing its students' learning experiences by delivering world-class online courses, where education is accessible, flexible and future-focused.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) you will lead the implementation of the University's Online Education strategy, through new technologies for learning, as well as promote and implement teaching development for student success.


In this role, you will be expected to lead by example, having an excellent personal academic profile based on the innovative use of digital technologies in teaching and learning and/or research.


Mōu | Who You Are
To lead this exciting new enterprise, you will have significant senior academic and leadership experience within a tertiary institution, ideally at Professor level, and have:

  • knowledge of local, national and international trends in digital developments in teaching and learning and/or research, in the area of digital futures
- experience in developing major research projects and a track record of success in obtaining external research grants
- sound knowledge and understanding of leadership strategies and management practice applicable to a senior management role
- proven experience in strategic planning, managing financial resources and project planning and management
- experience with research funding opportunities in the tertiary education sector in New Zealand, would be an advantage
- a collaborative work style, to be able to provide an effective programme to assist the University to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
In 2023 UC is celebrating 150 years of accessible education. The past, the present and the future are intertwined. For more information on our 150th Anniversary visit us here.


Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

The closing date for this position is: 21 April 2023 (midnight, NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


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