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Offer: Head of School, Communication Studies:AUTJob description:Job Description»Enhance and enrich the face of Communication and Media Studies at AUT»Bring authentic partnership-driven leadership abilities to our outstanding School »Become a key member of the Dean’s Executive team 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. Our practice-locatedSchool of Communication Studies/Te Kura Whakap?ho(part of AUT’s transdisciplinaryFaculty of Design and Creative Technologies Faculty/Te Ara Auaha)is one of the top 250 in the world (QS Rankings 2023) and the leading school of communication studies and media in New Zealand. This includes our flagshipBachelor of Communication Studiesprogramme. all over the School there is a dynamic interplay of communication theory and media practice across advertising creativity, digital media, journalism, public relations, radio and audio media, and screen production. Undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications to PhD level are offered covering these fields. The School is home to a lively and diverse community of scholars from all over the world and welcomes international work and collaboration. Information technology also has a strong focus on M?ori and Pacific people, has well-established kaupapa and values, and is very well supported by outstanding facilities including a media centre, radio station, black box theatre, and fully equipped motion capture and TV studios. Collaboration and partnership underpin everything we do, and we connect our students with industry leaders from our extraordinary range of partner organisations. A detailed information handbook for this function will be available very soon (which includes information on AUT, the faculty, the school itself, position description and much more). Please email Mike Wood (mike.wood@aut.ac.nz) if you’d like to be sent a copy once Information technology is ready. Become the new Head of School of Communication Studies We are pursuing a new Head of School to provide outstanding academic, administrative and people leadership abilities to the School of Communication Studies. You will play a critical part in achieving the School and faculty’s strategic objectives and as part of the Dean’s Executive Team, become an important member of the faculty’s leadership abilities and management structure. You will be comfortable communicating with different groups from diverse disciplines, and will lead a team of approximately 50 (FTE) deeply committed and resilient School staff who are focussed on empowering over 900 (EFTS) students to develop their ambition, capabilities, knowledge, and passion to shape the future through communication studies and media studies practice. The School is currently in a very strong position. You will continue the great progress the previous Head of School made, whilst embracing space for your creativity of thinking to enable the School to move to the next level. Key focus areas include: » Leading the 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. » Further enhancing the sense of community and collaboration amongst staff post-COVID. » Lifting the School’s external profile and ensuring strong personal networking across New Zealand’s communication and media sectors. » Advocating for the School internally in the broader environment of the faculty and AUT. » Helping the School increase its international student enrolments and outlook, whilst maintaining a critical local focus and perspective. » Continuing to operationalise already-approved curriculum reform. » Driving greater cross-disciplinary collaboration with other areas and disciplines of the Faculty and University to encourage new thinking and enhance student and staff practices. 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 its Te Tiriti journey and 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 record of distinguished academic achievement and research appropriate for appointment as a professor or associate professor. A PhD is mandatory. » broad subject matter practice in one (or more) of the disciplines related to the School is preferable. Please highlight significant interdisciplinary contributions. » broad senior academic leadership abilities and demonstrated staff management practice. Please highlight successes developing and sustaining growth, and ensuring a positive work culture for staff. » Demonstrated development of significant industry connections and partnerships. » Capcapability to lead the School on an authentic and robust Te Tiriti journey. » Capcapability to advance M?ori and Pacific students, staff, and community results. A champion for equity. » Significant practice leading key strategic change 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. » A brief summary of your interest and practice embracing innovation and experimentation in previous leadership abilities functions. » candidates are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance. more information: » Start Date: The prosperous candidate would ideally be able to join AUT in early-2024 (or earlier by agreement). » Term: The prosperous candidate will secure a 3-year term to the function of Head of School (with potential for further extension) and a permanent appointment as a senior academic. A competitive remuneration package will be agreed with the prosperous applicant, commensurate with expertise and practice. » 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: Tuesday, 12 September at 11.55pm. We expect interviews to take place during late-September/early October 2023. Listing reference: 86759 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=86759MPJAdvertising Closing date:Tuesday, 12 September at 11.55pm. We expect interviews to take place during late-September/early October 2023. Skills:
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