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  • 1.  Position opening at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Posted 03-29-2016 22:10

    Position Overview

    Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Management or Marketing
    Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
    College of Business and Law


    The Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (MME) invites applications for the continuing/tenured position of Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Management or Marketing. MME is part of the College of Business and Law, and is one of the leading business departments within New Zealand. In the 2012 Performance-Based Research Funding rankings, the Department was ranked first in Marketing and Tourism, and second in Management (which includes the areas of Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, International Business, and Other Business).

     
    MME provides a vibrant and collegial environment, internal research funding and sabbatical leave, and was located to a newly refurbished building at the beginning of 2014.
     

    Applicants should have a strong record of publications in internationally recognised high-quality academic journals and proven experience in the supervision of thesis students (commensurate with the academic rank being applied for); proven experience in academic leadership; and have good teaching skills. Applicants should have experience in teaching courses in entrepreneurship and/or innovation, and an ability to teach into any of the following areas: research methods, strategy, or sustainability. Given the cross disciplinary nature of these areas, it is envisaged that applicants may potentially come from a background in either Management or Marketing. It is also envisaged that applicants would be prepared to contribute to the activities of the University of Canterbury's Centre for Entrepreneurship.
     
     

    Download the full Position Description - Senior Lecturer

    Download the full Position Description - Associate Professor


    The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "People Prepared to Make a Difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.

     
    For information about the range of benefits in joining UC and viewing the Position Description please visit us online at:     http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
     
    The closing date for this position is: Tuesday, 26th April 2016
     

    Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume and any additional attachments combined into one document and submitted online. Applicants should include in their curriculum vitae, a statement clearly addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the Person Specification, summaries of evaluations of recent teaching, details of research activities and publications, and the names of three referees.

     
    Enquiries of an academic nature should be made to Professor Paul Ballantine (Head of Department) by email at     paul.ballantine@canterbury.ac.nz (please submit your application online).
     
    The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.

     

     

     

    Sarah Wright, PhD, MsC(Hons), BA

    Senior Lecturer, PhD Programme Coordinator

    Department of Management, Marketing & Entreprenuership

    University of Canterbury

    Private Bag 4800

    Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

    Phone + 64 3 364 3570

     

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  • 2.  Position opening at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Posted 10-25-2017 21:49

    Position Overview

    Lecturer/Senior Lecturer(Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua)in Entrepreneurship and Innovation 
     
    Located in Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha) (UC) offers world-class research, inspirational teaching, modern facilities and a vibrant campus environment.  The Canterbury Region is a magnet for growth and innovation; it is Aotearoa New Zealand's fastest growing regional economy and is rapidly transforming its economic base to meet the future needs of business.  Canterbury is home to some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most innovative businesses, including high-tech producers and manufacturers, global exporters, and specialised professional services and tourism providers.  Within this setting, UC has embarked on a period of renewal and regeneration to create a strong and sustainable tertiary institution.  UC's extensive capital works programme is transforming campus spaces into a learning environment that is innovative and engaging, and one that will continue to support 21st century research-intensive higher education.
     
    The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation will join an energetic and collegial Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (one of the highest ranking departments based on 2012 PBRF Research Assessment) and will contribute to teaching to courses on innovation, entrepreneurship, small business & management and product innovation/design. The successful candidate is expected to have a record (or clear potential) of high research productivity in one or more areas in entrepreneurship or innovation. The School provides an excellent support for newly emerging scholars through internal funding of research projects, preparation of grant application and conference funding and strongly supports emerging scholars in their career growth. Ability to collaborate and create partnerships with industry and other non-academic stakeholders is necessary.
     
    The successful appointee will display the following attributes:

    ·         PhD in a subject relevant to Entrepreneurship and Innovation or in general management or engineering. Applicants close to finalizing their PhD will be also considered

    ·         Record of high research productivity, or clear potential thereof

    ·         Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in entrepreneurship and/or innovation

    ·         Strong interpersonal communication and communication skills, people leadership and capability building skills.

    ·         Experience in connecting with industry and other stakeholders

    ·         Active commitment to continuing personal professional development including bicultural professional development and applying learnings in everyday practises. An active commitment to exploring the values, tikanga (processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tūahuriri (the mana whenua or local peoples) at UC is also expected.

     

    For further information about the University of Canterbury (Whare Wānanga o Waitaha) please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz and for further information about the Business School please visit www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/.
     
    Confidential enquiries can be made to Chair of the Selection Panel Associate Professor Pavel Castka on     +64 3 369 3761 or email at pavel.castka@canterbury.ac.nz or to Head of School Professor Paul Ballantine on +64 3 369 3761 or atpaul.ballantine@canterbury.ac.nz.

    Applications for this role close on Friday 01st December 2017 and should include a cover letter and resume with recent teaching evaluation summaries, details of research activities and publications, and referee details.  Please make sure they are all within one attachment: https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/psc/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Focus=Applicant&siteid=1&

     

     

     

    Sarah Wright, PhD, MsC(Hons), BA

    Senior Lecturer, PhD Programme Coordinator

    Department of Management, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

    University of Canterbury

    Private Bag 4800

    Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

    Phone + 64 3 369 3762 ext 93762

     

     This email may be confidential and subject to legal privilege, it may not reflect the views of the University of Canterbury, and it is not guaranteed to be virus free. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and erase all copies of the message and any attachments.  Please refer to http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/emaildisclaimer for more information.