Head of School: Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

at  Auckland University of Technology

• Lead AUT’s world-ranked School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
• Bring authentic partnership-driven leadership to our outstanding School
• 5-year appointment, 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 Auckland teaching campuses.
  AUT’s dynamic School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences/Te Kura Mātai Pūhanga, Rorohiko, Pāngarau is crucial to the future of New Zealand. We develop ambition, capabilities, knowledge and passion in Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences practice, and form an important part of AUT’s transdisciplinary Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies/Te Ara Auaha. Our disciplines are growing, our departments are world ranked, we’re research intensive and have a strong transnational education footprint. It is a great School to work in amongst a vibrant community of scholars who support each other.
  Please ensure to review the candidate information handbook available for this role (includes detail on the Faculty, School, AUT, the position description and more).

TE WHIWHINGA MAHI | THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of AUT’s largest Schools. You’ll provide outstanding academic, administrative and people leadership to approximately 175 (FTE) deeply committed and resilient School staff, who are focussed on empowering nearly 3,000 (EFTS) students. The School is in a strong position and we’re looking for an experienced academic people leader to continue the great progress made, whilst embracing space for your own innovative thinking. We’re a diverse School and you’ll be comfortable communicating with different groups and disciplines.

We are particularly interested in Professors (or Associate Professors of high standing) who have led an academic department or school before, and have expertise within one (or more) of following fields:

• Computer and Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Software Engineering or Mathematical Sciences.

You’ll play a critical part in achieving the School and faculty’s strategic objectives, and become a key member of the Dean’s Leadership Team.

ME PĒHEA TE TUKU TONO | HOW TO APPLY

Along with your academic CV (with full publication list), 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 (or equivalent) suitable for appointment as a professor (preferably) or an associate professor. Please highlight relevant interdisciplinary contributions.
• Discipline expertise in one (or more) of the following: Computer and Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Software Engineering or Mathematical Sciences.
• Significant staff management experience leading an academic department or school. Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
• Demonstrated development of significant industry connections and partnerships.
• A champion for equity. Capability to lead and support the School on its Te Tiriti journey.
• Significant experience leading strategic change demonstrating excellent understanding of cultural, operational, and organisational change management.
• Outstanding resilience and interpersonal skills, combined with a coaching and consultative approach to leadership.
• A brief summary of your interest and experience embracing innovation in previous leadership roles.
• Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance.

KEY FOCUS AREAS OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Lead further development of a School culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, service and other academic contributions whilst ensuring staff feel safe and productive in their work.
• Lift the School’s external profile to become the leading provider of students to, and industry academic partner for, New Zealand’s engineering and computer science sectors.
• Embrace AUT’s Te Aronui framework. Support staff as the School and AUT works towards becoming a Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led (Treaty of Waitangi) organisation.
• Further enhance the sense of community and collaboration amongst staff.
• Continue to operationalise already-approved curriculum reform.
• Drive greater cross-disciplinary collaboration with other areas and disciplines of the Faculty and University.
  You will be recognised as a culturally capable leader who champions inclusivity and diversity, and is committed to creativity and innovation! Your ability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate and influence will be critical - as will be your strong respect for others. A resolute, robust and positive attitude is essential.

Along with your academic CV (with full publication list), 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 (or equivalent) suitable for appointment as a professor (preferably) or an associate professor. Please highlight relevant interdisciplinary contributions.
• Discipline expertise in one (or more) of the following: Computer and Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Software Engineering or Mathematical Sciences.
• Significant staff management experience leading an academic department or school. Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
• Demonstrated development of significant industry connections and partnerships.
• A champion for equity. Capability to lead and support the School on its Te Tiriti journey.
• Significant experience leading strategic change demonstrating excellent understanding of cultural, operational, and organisational change management.
• Outstanding resilience and interpersonal skills, combined with a coaching and consultative approach to leadership.
• A brief summary of your interest and experience embracing innovation in previous leadership roles.
• Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance