Head of Department

3 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

Drive the growth and success of our Industrial - Product Design Department
- Develop and deliver inspiring and innovative learning experiences
- Permanent academic appointment, plus 3-year HoD term: based at AUT's City Campus

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three teaching campuses.

Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa, School of Art and Design at AUT is one of the largest providers of art and design education in Aotearoa. We offer programmes of study across a Design degree, a Visual Arts degree, both also at Masters and Doctoral postgraduate study level. We create exceptional student-centred learning experiences in studio environments underpinned by knowledge of mātauranga Māori, and new and emergent technologies.

We have a strong reputation in industry for producing excellent graduates. Our Industrial Design Major (Bachelor of Design) takes an integrated experiential approach to design education. This is an exciting period of growth and transformation for this programme, which is a significant, highly visible major within the School.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

This role will lead lead the Industrial - Product Design Major lecturing team and is an opportunity to facilitate optimum learning environments for students, engage in high-quality teaching and supervision, and contribute to the evolving School research culture. You will assume responsibility for the leadership, co-ordination and delivery of our Industrial - Product Design courses. We embrace practice-led, as well as research-informed, approaches to teaching - delivering innovative design studio and theory learning where the student experience is optimised. There is genuinely positive energy within the School and we offer an excellent research environment, with research support. The Faculty also offers a variety of contestable research funds.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

We are seeking applicants with interests in the contemporary aspects of Industrial - Product design and expertise in design research methodologies; previous leadership and lecturing experience delivering innovative design studio and theory learning and teaching is an advantage.

You will be capable of leading a small academic team, developing appropriate curriculum and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Previous leadership experience at department, school and Faculty level is desirable.

A collaborative, open and engaging attitude that is flexible to School requirements is essential. You will have digital fabrication technologies knowledge for industrial design along with relevant technical skills, including software Rhino and Solid Works.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Along with your academic CV, please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this role and AUT are of interest, and b) a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the **key selection criteria** we're seeking below:

- A record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a Senior Industrial - Product Design academic
- Your leadership experience. Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
- Broad research interests that aligns with contemporary aspects of Industrial - Product Design
- Previous lecturing experience delivering innovative design studio, theory and supervision with demonstrated curricula development and academic quality assurance
- A champion for equity. Capability to lead and support the department on its Te Tiriti journey.

**Further Information**:

- ** Salary**: Aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (ranges all in NZD - Senior Lecturer $109,051 - $128,559; Associate Professor $142, 835 - $165,369; Professor: $156,354 - $201,425). In addition, an annual allowance is paid for Head of Department responsibilities.

**Reference**: 90280

**Closing date**: 20 October at 10.30pm. Interviews are expected to take place in November.

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