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Job Opportunity: Head of School, Sport and Recreation (Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences):Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionHead of School, Sport and Recreation (Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences)»Lead AUT’s world-ranked School of Sport and Recreation»Utilise your authentic partnership-driven academic leadership abilities and innovation expertise »5-year fixed-term appointment, located at AUT’s North Campus in Auckland As one of the world’s top 50 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 located primarily at our threeAucklandteaching campuses. AUT’s exceptionalSchool of Sport and Recreation/Te Kura H?kinakinais a leader in its field with a long heritage of developing innovate and creative programmes and supporting sporting endeavour through scientific investigation. The school is ranked 41st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023) and is the top-ranked human movement and sport sciences school in New Zealand. Part of AUT’s largest faculty (Health and Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora P?taiao), collaboration and partnership underpin everything we do and students connect broadly with industry and community groups through our extraordinary range of partner organisations. Our academics produce world-leading research and our teaching is industry-informed, we have a strong focus on M?ori and Pacific people and well-established kaupapa and values, and are supported by outstanding facilities. We teach across all AUT’s campuses and operateAUT Millennium– our world class sports training and research facility. Please ensure to review the candidate information handbook available for this appointment(this includes detail on the Faculty, School,AUT, the position description and more). Become the new Head of our School of Sport and Recreation! We are pursuing a Head of School to provide outstanding academic, administrative and people leadership abilities to the School of Sport and Recreation. You will work closely with our incoming Faculty Dean and play a critical part in achieving the strategic objectives of AUT, the Faculty and the School. You will be comfortable communicating with different groups from diverse disciplines and will lead a team of approximately 75 (FTE) deeply committed and resilient School staff. The School is currently in a strong position. You will continue the progress made, whilst embracing space for your creativity of thinking and academic innovation to enable the School to move to the next level as we tackle societal challenges with a trans-disciplinary lens. Key focus areas include: » Lead further development of a School culture focused on excellence, innovation and equity in teaching, research, service, industry and community outreach, and other academic contributions. » Advocate for the School and realise it’s potential for an increased external profile and brand, both domestic and international. » Increase School alignment and participation with University and Faculty strategic objectives, while driving greater interdisciplinary thinking and collaborations. » Ensure higher levels of student retention whilst increasing the School’s international and domestic student enrolments. You will be recognised as a culturally capable leader who values diversity, works inclusively, and allows and champions creativity, flexibility and innovation whilst being humble and principled. You will be able to lead the School on the next steps of itsTe Tiriti o Waitangi journeyand you will display attributes of inclusiveness, empathy, trustworthiness, confidence and kindness. Your capability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate and influence will be critical – as will be your strong respect for others coupled with an open and engaging attitude that is flexible to changing requirements. A resolute, robust and positive attitude is essential. Applications and Selection Criteria We welcome applications from senior academics of high standing with significant senior academic leadership abilities and staff management practice. Along with your full CV, please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this particular function (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement covering how your practice aligns with the key selection criteria we’re seeking below: » A distinguished record of academic achievement appropriate for appointment preferably as a Professor or Associate Professor; or an outstanding track record of research, innovation and contribution outside the university sector. » Demonstrated prosperous practice at appropriate leadership abilities and people management levels within an academic environment and/or organisations of relevance to sport science and academia. Please highlight significant interdisciplinary contributions. » A brief summary of successes leading administrative innovations and impact, curriculum development and/or research growth. » Demonstrated success increasing student enrolments (or customers/client base if outside academia) » Capcapability to lead the School on an authentic and robustTe Tiriti o Waitangi journeyand to advance M?ori and Pacific students, staff, and community results. A champion for equity. » Significant practice leading key strategic change with evidence of strategic leadership abilities results demonstrating an excellent knowledge of cultural, operational, and organisational change management. » Outstanding resilience, interpersonal, negotiation and diplomacy expertise, combined with a coaching and consultative approach to leadership abilities. » candidates are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance. more information: » Start Date: As soon as possible (to be agreed with the appointee). » Term: The prosperous candidate will secure a 5-year term as Head of School. » income: Commensurate with significant practice and expertise and aligned with the appropriate step in AUT’s academic pay scales (Associate Professors: $137,341 – $159,008; Professors: $150,340 – $193,678). An additional special responsibilities allowance is also paid. » Referees: candidates should also provide names, contact details and clarification of relationship for at least three potential referees. Referees will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant. » information: Contact Us by Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner –mike.wood@aut.ac.nz Advertising Closing date: Sunday, 21 January 2024 at 11.55pm. We expect interviews to take place mid/late February 2024. Please note: AUT will be closed for summer operations from 15 December – 7 January and enquiries will not be replied to over this period. Listing reference: 87410 At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for M?ori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For more information, please send us an enquiryhereor call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process. How to submit the application:Apply via the link: https://careers.aut.ac.nz/?job=87410MPJAdvertising Closing date: Sunday, 21 January 2024 at 11.55pm. We expect interviews to take place mid/late February 2024. Please note: AUT will be closed for summer operations from 15 December - 7 January and enquiries will not be replied to over this period. Skills:
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