PROFESSOR IN BOTANY
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
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
All applications and enquiries should be directed to:
Dr Kathrin Soehnel, Senior Consultant, Academic Search International
kathrin.soeh...@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
Further information
www.botany.otago.ac.nz
www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
