[Taxacom] Botany professor job in Dunedin, New Zealand.

[Rob Smissen]

Hi taxcom

Botanists on the list might be interested that the university of Otago is advertising for a full professor in botany (see below). I expect the links won't translate but you can find more details at www.otago.ac.nz<http://www.otago.ac.nz>

cheers

Rob



Professor in Botany-1200471

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY



The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest and most research-intensive university, and has an international reputation for excellence in education and research quality.



The University of Otago has the only Department of Botany in New Zealand. It has a long history, being the first Botany Department to be formed in New Zealand, and dates back to 1924. It is a research-active Department, with research strengths in ecology, terrestrial and aquatic environmental physiology, and the study of responses to environmental change.



The University is seeking an outstanding academic for the position of Professor in Botany. The Department of Botany wishes to appoint an academic with an excellent research record in any area related to plant science, and who has the ability to provide outstanding research leadership to the Department of Botany.



Applicants should be capable of establishing an active research programme that will attract external funding in the New Zealand or international research funding environments and be able to develop a proactive research program to attract postdoctoral researchers, PhD and Masters students.



A sustained competence in teaching, assessment and curriculum development would be essential. The successful applicant will be a proven and inspiring teacher who enjoys contact with students and promoting the learning of plant sciences, both within and outside of their research area. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to curriculum review and course development in the Department of Botany and in relevant Teaching Programmes.



Appointees at the level of Professor must have outstanding leadership qualities. They will be expected to have energy, drive and enthusiasm, and to take a constructive and active role in the academic development and management of the Department, with a view to assuming the Head of Department position in the future.



The successful candidate should also demonstrate sustained outstanding leadership in relation to university service, and in service to relevant external communities which will aid the strategic management of the Department of Botany.



This position presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute strongly to a developing academic environment.





APPLICATION INFORMATION



Please do not apply via the University of Otago careers website (this website).

All applications and enquiries should be directed to:



Dr Kathrin Soehnel, Senior Consultant, Academic Search International

Kathrin.Soehnel at academic-search.net<mailto:Kathrin.Soehnel at academic-search.net>



Phone:          +64 9 379 6900

Fax:                +64 9 379 6901

Address:       PO Box 106-976

                        Auckland City Centre 1143

                        Auckland, New Zealand



Additional Information


Contact Dr Kathrin Soehnel<mailto:Kathrin.Soehnel at academic-search.net>    Tel: +64 9 379 6900


Position details Information Statement<https://docushare.otago.ac.nz/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-73748/JD%201200471.pdf>


Further Information Department Website<http://www.botany.otago.ac.nz/>


Create or send a link to this vacancy Copy this link<https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job00471>


Location About Dunedin<http://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/careers/relocation/dunedin.php>

Primary Location

 NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

 Permanent Full-time

Salary Level and Range

 Professor/ Research Professor ($139,219 to $169,989)

Organisation

 Botany

Job Function

 Research and Teaching



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