Co-direct the Waterways Centre, research and supervision based in the Department of Environmental Management.Mo te tuka | The roleSeeking 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. Remuneration for this position will be negotiated based on the Professor Scale of the Academic Employment Collective agreement.Ka tino Pukeka/Wheako | Essential skills/experience for the roleTo 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 managementDemonstrated ability to secure significant and sustained external research fundingDemonstrated record of attracting and successfully supervising PhD studentsDemonstrated 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 relevantDemonstrated evidence of a strong contribution to the achievement of the strategic goals of an organisationDemonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work with, mentor and lead colleagues from a diverse range of backgroundsProven engagement with Maori, Pasifika or Indigenous communitiesKnowledge, skills and experience in Maori, Pasifika or Indigenous approaches to water managementKa 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 programmeSix weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)Annual salary reviewsContributions towards eye tests and the cost of glassesFree on-site car parkingWork-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environmentAccess to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHeadAccess to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health InsuranceA state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted feesAccess to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff ratesBoost rewards membership that offers retail & service discountsAccess to various staff social groups and activitiesGreat location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.Mo matou | About usTe Whare Wanaka 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 Ngai Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Runanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.Tono inaianei | Apply now
