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Professor of Waterways Management

Co-direct the Waterways Centre, a joint Lincoln University and University of Canterbury Initiative, conduct research and supervision.

Mō te tūka | The role

Seeking applications for an exceptional Professor to co-direct the Lincoln University/University of Canterbury Waterways Centre, and provide academic leadership and mentoring in teaching, research and service responsibilities in Waterways Management.

Key tasks of the role include:

• Initiate, develop and conduct high quality research, collaborating with others in and outside the University.
• Contribute to the supervision of postgraduate students' research.
• Contribute to the wider functioning of the University.
• Add to extension and other professional activities related to the discipline.
• Where appropriate, advance and enhance the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln campus. 

Remuneration for this position will be negotiated based on the Professor Scale of the Academic Employment Collective agreement.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the seniority of the role.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of a research group, centre or institute (including mentoring staff, developing research programmes, and leading major collaborative research projects)
• Demonstrated active research agenda in the area of waterways management
• Demonstrated ability to secure significant and sustained external research funding
• Demonstrated record of attracting and successfully supervising PhD students
• Demonstrated significant and high-quality record of scholarly research including publication in leading journals and/or with leading academically reputable presses (or where appropriate, extensive relevant industry/professional experience)
• Demonstrated record of high-quality and successful tertiary teaching where relevant
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong contribution to the achievement of the strategic goals of an organisation
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work with, mentor and lead colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Proven engagement with Māori, Pasifika or Indigenous communities
• Knowledge, skills and experience in Māori, Pasifika or Indigenous approaches to water management

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Six weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews
• Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses
• Free on-site car parking
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
• Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
• Boost rewards membership that offers retail & service discounts
• Access to various staff social groups and activities
• Great location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community.  Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.

Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begins with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University have to Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

Job Details

Reference #	2024-15694
Posted on	26 Mar 2024
Closes on	28 Apr 2024 12:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Academic, Research
Work type(s)	Permanent full-time
More details (document)	PD Professor Waterways Management March 2024.pdf

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