Ahorangi Tuarua/ahorangi

TE TARI WHAKAMĀTAU HINEKARO/DEPARTMENT of PSYCHOLOGY
Tēnā koe. Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Mālō ni, Halo ola keta, Mauri, Fakatalofa lahi atu and Warm Pacific greetings.
The University of Otago is committed to Pacific student achievement and meeting the needs of Pacific Peoples. The University's Pacific Strategic Framework outlines this commitment and the activities that promote improved rates of access, retention and completion among New Zealand students of indigenous Pacific descent. There are skilled staff members, both within the academic divisions and the service divisions, who are dedicated to supporting Pacific students through university study at Otago.
Science at Otago is a place where world-renowned researchers and unique natural resources combine to create a scientific learning environment like no other.
We are also committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori is an integral part of teaching and research across the University. We especially value our relationship with Ngāi Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu (the South Island), and the University's principal partner with regard to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).
Te mahi - The role
The position offers a unique opportunity for an established academic to join a progressive, collegial, and internationally significant department with a proud teaching and research record, and a growing Pacific student cohort. It is expected that the appointment will be made at the level of Associate Professor or Professor dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako - Skills and experience
- a PhD with a research focus in any area of Psychology or a closely related discipline.
- strong record of research and teaching.
- commitment to rigour and ethics in research and teaching.
- commitment to collegiality, respect, and diversity.
- personal familiarity with Pacific values, cultures, and practices.
- strong ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support engagement of Pacific students, staff, and community.
- strong ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.
- strong relationships with local, national, and/or international Pacific communities.
- excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in one or more Pacific language is an advantage.
- a commitment to developing collaborative working relationships with colleagues in the Department and the wider University.
- evidence of leadership skills and a strong desire to take a leadership role in supporting Pacific student and staff success and wellbeing.
- commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, who are mana whenua in the region.

Pūroko - Further details
This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position.

**Salary range for this position is**: Associate Professor $143,671 to $157,331/Professor 163,851 to $197,555.
Specific enquiries about the position may be directed to Farai Madambi, Senior Recruitment Consultant, via the contact details below.
Application - Tono
- CV
- Cover letter

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.