Professor of Waterways Management

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Lincoln University

Research Field

Agricultural sciences
Environmental science
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

New Zealand

Application Deadline

24 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Co-direct the Waterways Centre, research and supervision based in the Department of Environmental Management.

Mō te tūka | The role

Seeking applications for an exceptional Professor to co-direct our 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, located on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand. 

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]

 

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Lincoln University

Country

New Zealand

City

Christchurch

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/368172/professor-of-waterw…

Contact

City

Christchurch

STATUS: EXPIRED