Dean of Science

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Dean of Science

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Fri Jan 21 03:32:31 2022
• Ref: 3439

• Significant opportunity for a strategic academic leader
• Lead a large and diverse Faculty in the capital city
• New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research quality

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently seeking to appoint an outstanding strategic and academic leader as Dean, Faculty of Science.

The Dean of Science sits within the Faculties of Science, Health, Engineering, and Architecture & Design Innovation (SHEADI) and will guide the implementation of the strategy and future direction for the Faculty in alignment with the Pro Vice-Chancellor for SHEADI (“the Division”).

Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are looking for an exceptional individual with

• personal and professional credibility to extend and enhance collaborative alliances and partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally.
• demonstrated motivation and capability to lead the Faculty.
• a participatory leader who shares the values of the University.
• demonstrated knowledge and experience of what constitutes excellence in research, learning and teaching, and engagement.
• an astute strategic leader, with an innovative mindset, and experienced at inspiring and leading teams around a shared vision.

You will have held a leadership position in the academic or science sector and need to understand and appreciate the academic environment.

We require all applicants to be currently residing in New Zealand and have a legal right to work in New Zealand.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The Faculty of Science is one of New Zealand’s top research institutions, attracting around $115m in external research funding over the past three years. We’re home to a thriving international community of staff and students—with over 400 staff and over 3,500 students, around 700 of whom are postgraduates. Wellington has the highest concentration of scientists and science organisations in the country, and the Faculty has well-established links with government, industry and NGOs.

The Faculty is made up of four schools which offer excellent teaching and world-leading research programmes across biology, chemistry, physics, geography, environmental and earth science, and psychology. Our staff are internationally recognised in their fields of research, with Earth and Marine Sciences, Geography, Geology, and Psychology ranked in the world’s top 100 in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Role Description

From 31 January 2022, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will apply to all University staff, students, contractors and visitors. For more information see: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19/vaccine-mandate .

Close Date for Vacancy: 4 February 2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role or to request a confidential discussion with the PVC Ehsan Mesbahi, please get in touch with Steff Marinus at [email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

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Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form.

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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