Associate Dean Research, DCT, Auckland CBD

Associate Dean Research, DCT, Auckland CBD

Auckland University of Technology – Auckland, North Island

• Join New Zealand's university of opportunity
• Lead the faculty's academic strategy, innovation and staff development
• Play a critical role within the Dean's Faculty Executive team

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 26,000 students and almost 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

For our Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Faculty (DCT), disruption is our purpose and our passion. We imagine the unimaginable and envision our future environments. We are dynamic, innovative and recognise that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research at university level. DCT is an outward looking and inspiring hub of significant size and scale, with 450 FTE staff serving as the locus of activity for five very distinct discipline areas : architecture and built environment, art and design, creative technologies, communication and media studies, and engineering, computer and mathematical sciences. Student projections are positive for 2025, programmes have gone through significant reform and our research is on an upward trajectory. Our high growth areas are currently in The School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS) and The School of Future Environments. We are experiencing growth in external engagement and the outlook is exciting, it's an exceptionally good time to consider joining us!

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

The faculty is seeking an innovative new Associate Dean Research (ADResearch) to become a key member of the Faculty's Executive team. You will provide leadership and oversight of the Faculty’s research, including ensuring the quality and impact of research outputs, generating external research income, and supporting research collaborations. We are looking for a leader who is willing to challenge the status quo and take us to the next level. We are in growth mode, and this is an exciting time to be a part of our executive team. There will be opportunity for new policy development, budget management and partnering across the university.

Key focus areas include :

Providing strategic direction and governance for research activities across DCT

Fostering a thriving research culture and increased staff participation

Research activities are promoted, encouraged and enhanced and our external research income is maximised.

Uplifting the research capability and capacity of our academic community.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders including the Faculty Dean, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Research Office, Associate Dean Postgrad, and other FDCT Associate Deans, Heads of School and relevant professional bodies.

Active contribution to faculty, university and academic-related committees.

You will support the Faculty's next steps in its Te Tiriti o Waitangi journey and our teaching, learning and assessment guided by the university's Te Kete strategy.

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.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We welcome applications from ambitious mid – senior level academics. Along with your academic CV, please submit a) a cover letter explaining why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria we’re seeking below :

A PhD and record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a professor or an associate professor (preferably).

Further Information :

Start date : The successful candidate would ideally join AUT in early 2026 (to be agreed).

Location : The role will be based at AUT’s City Campus.

Term : The successful candidate will secure a permanent substantive academic appointment. They will be seconded for an initial three-year term to the role of Associate Dean Research (with the option for renewal, by mutual agreement).

Salary : Aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Professor range : NZD $162,608 - $209,052; Associate Professor NZD $148,548 - $171,983). An additional annual allowance is paid for the Associate Dean responsibilities.

Closing date : 11 January 2026 at 10.30pm (Note during Summer Operations period 22 December - 7 January the University will be closed and we will be unable to respond to any queries)

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