HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS

UNITEC, New Zealand

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS

ACU Ref: 58690
Closing Date: 25 July 2011

• Leadership of a Profiled Creative Team

• 3 Year Fixed-Term Role (renewable)

Unitec Institute of Technology is a leading provider of vocational and professional education, where excellence in teaching and learning is supported by applied research and advanced practice. It offers certificate, diploma, under and postgraduate degree-level education to over 20,000 students across three campuses in Auckland, with some 1,100 FTE staff.

Unitec is seeking a senior leader as its Head of Department, Design and Visual Arts; reporting to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries and Business. We require a charismatic leader who may meet the criteria for appointment at the level of Associate Professor or higher, and who will provide leadership in teaching, research and delivery of high quality learning experiences. Whilst a relevant qualification to postgraduate level is preferred, academic experience is not a pre-requisite for those who may come from the creative industries with a strong leadership and change management record.

The HOD will foster a teaching and applied research culture whilst also building and maintaining industry and professional partnerships, allowing close liaison with the marketplace and enhancing the reputation and academic standing of these creative disciplines. Sound financial management including financial literacy and strong budgeting capability is required, together with staff development and management experience.

The position is offered as a three year term (renewable), at the conclusion of which the incumbent may revert to a substantive academic position or reapply for the role. This is a rare opportunity to steer a vibrant and high profile Department with a reputation for leadership in applied creative arts and design both nationally and internationally. If you wish to discuss the relevance of your sector experience, please call us.

To apply in strict confidence, go to http://www.sheffield.co.nz/resweb/JobDtls.asp?VacID=46332, or email your CV to cvakl@sheffield.co.nz or write to Sheffield, PO Box 5621, Wellesley St, Auckland, New Zealand, quoting reference number 46332. Applications close on Monday, 25 July 2011. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

For more information please phone Shelley Bell on +64 9 367 1529 (DDI).