Acting Head of School

2 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

**Acting Head of School**

**Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences**

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and direction for the School
- Continue to develop and implement academic programs that meet industry standards and student needs
- Continue to foster strong relationships with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and career opportunities
- Lead, mentor, and motivate academic and professional staff to achieve school objectives
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and efficient school operations
- Uphold the school's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with educational regulations and standards
- Act as the primary liaison between the school and external entities, promoting effective communication and positive relationships

This is an excellent opportunity to drive the growth and success of the School. For more information, please refer to the position description.

How to apply:
Applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter including a description of their vision and process for developing the new school within the transformed faculty and an outline of how they meet some or all of the following **key selection criteria**:

- A PhD or other doctoral qualification in a related discipline
- A strong record of academic achievement, preferably as a Professor or Associate Professor
- Demonstrated successful experience in academic leadership and people management within an academic environment and/or organisations of relevance to the school and academia. Please highlight relevant interdisciplinary contributions.
- Success leading administrative innovations and impact, curriculum development and/or research growth
- Capability to lead the school on an authentic and robust Te Tiriti o Waitangi journey and to advance Māori and Pacific students, staff, and community outcomes. A champion for equity.
- Outstanding resilience, interpersonal, negotiation and diplomacy skills, combined with a coaching and consultative approach to leadership
- Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance

Queries about the role may be addressed in confidence to the Associate Dean, Transformation, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

**Note**:These roles are open to current AUT staff only

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