Dean, Agribusiness & Commerce — Lead Strategy & Impact

Lincoln University; Lincoln; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites applications for the Dean of the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce. You will chart the faculty's strategy, lead teaching, research, and industry engagement, and guide AACSB accreditation efforts while aligning with Manaakitanga and Lincoln's values.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, a proven record of research leadership, curriculum development, and change management in higher education, with strong external partnerships and a

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive research excellence, innovation and impact.
• Experience in curriculum renewal, programme development and academic quality enhancement.
• Experience leading complex organisational, cultural and operational change in higher education or similar environments.
• Ability to build strong relationships with industry, government, international and iwi partners.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a Faculty strategy that advances excellence in teaching, research and stakeholder impact.
• Lead continuous improvement of the taught portfolio to keep it relevant, rigorous and financially sustainable.
• Provide leadership for AACSB accreditation and other quality frameworks.
• Grow external research income, high-quality publications and postgraduate enrolments.
• Develop international partnerships that support education, research and student opportunities.
• Act as a visible ambassador across industry, government, community, iwi and professional networks.
• Strengthen partnerships with iwi and hapū under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Lincoln University in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites applications for the Dean of the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce. You will chart the faculty's strategy, lead teaching, research, and industry engagement, and guide AACSB accreditation efforts while aligning with Manaakitanga and Lincoln's values.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, a proven record of research leadership, curriculum development, and change management in higher education, with strong external partnerships and a