Position Description
Position / Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Urban Planning (Urban Land Economics)Department/Section / Architecture & Planning
Location / City campus
Responsible to / The Dean, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) through the Head of School of Architecture & Planning / Salary LEVEL / L1 – 7 or
SL1 – 8
POSITION STATUS / Permanent / full/parT-time / Full Time
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To establish and maintain a research and publication programme.
To plan and deliver research-led teaching in key accountable areas defined below.
To carry out administrative and service tasks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESULTS/STANDARDS EXPECTED
Teaching / · To plan and deliver teaching in urban land economics, property development, governance and public policy development for the urban planning programmes.
· To contribute to the teaching of quantitative and qualitative skills in the professional urban planning programmes and other subjects where relevant.
· To contribute towards studio-based teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
· To contribute to the supervision of postgraduate students.
Research / · To develop and maintain a research and publication programme in the area of specialisation.
Community and University Service / · To carry out service and administrative tasks in the School, Faculty and University.
· To establish and maintain appropriate relationships with relevant professional and community organisations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
Qualifications / Essential
Applicants must hold a professionally recognised qualification in urban planning or planning and have a PhD (or be close to completion).
Preferred
Professional membership NZPI or PIA, or AICP, CIP, or RTPI.
Experience / Essential
· Demonstrated experience in research.
· Experience in tertiary level teaching.
· Excellent written and verbal skills.
· An ability to interact positively with academic and professional staff and deal efficiently with the administrative tasks associated with the position.
Preferred
· Experience in the practice of urban planning in local government, central government and/or private practice would be an advantage.
Technical Skills and Knowledge / Essential
· A sound understanding of contemporary urban land economics theory and practices in urban planning contexts.
Preferred
· An understanding of urban quantitative and qualitative methodologies and their applications.
· An understanding of studio-based teaching.
Attributes and Skills / Essential
· Conversancy with contemporary knowledge and practice in the specialist area sought.
· Well-developed management, communication skills and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently.
· Flexibility and willingness to engage in activities that support the Urban Planning Programmes.
· Ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to manage change.
· Creative thinking.
Candidates who successfully reach the final stages of the selection process for this role will be required to undergo police / criminal convictions screening screening. A satisfactory report from the relevant agency will be a condition of employment.
DELEGATED AUTHORITYHuman Resources
No formal responsibility for staff.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Staff must have a personal commitment to safe work practices and beliefs:
· Shares the responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy workplace in order to prevent harm to themselves and to others.
· Complies and carries out work-related activities in accordance with health and safety procedures and guidelines.
· Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment as required for activities.
· Immediately reports all hazards, accidents and incidents to supervisor / line manager and via the University reporting system.
· Familiarises themselves and follows emergency procedures and provides appropriate assistance to others.
· Raises awareness of health and safety issues among staff members.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Budget Expenditure
• No authority to commit to expenditure.
Purchase Orders
• No authority to approve or issue purchase orders.
Purchase Card (P-Card)
• No authority to use a Purchase Card (P-Card)
Correspondence
• No authority to sign external correspondence
HR Position Description – 22 April 2015 Page 4
HR Position Description – 22 April 2015 Page 4