University Academic Staffing Committee
Terms of reference
- To maintain and enhance academic standards of academic staff at the University of Auckland
- To recommend promotion to professor and associate professor
- To receive reports from and assist in the activities of faculty staffing committees
- To provide experienced staff to be co-opted as external representatives for faculty staffing committees
- To advise the Vice-Chancellor on appointment processes for professors, deans and other senior staff outside faculties.
Membership
- Vice-Chancellor or nominee – Chair
- Provost
- Members appointed by the Vice-Chancellor (such members shall not comprise deans of faculties)
- Two professorial members elected by the professoriate
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equity) may attend meetings for monitoring and advisory purposes. The University Academic Staffing Committee reports to the Vice-Chancellor.
Committee membership and term of office
| Vice-Chancellor or nominee | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor D Freshwater - Chair | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor S Young | Ex-officio |
| Members appointed by the Vice-Chancellor (such members shall not comprise deans of faculties) |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor F Bloomfield | 31.01.2027 |
| Professor C Hartinger |
31.01.2026 |
| Professor D Brown | 31.01.2026 |
| Associate Professor K Dirks | 31.01.2026 |
| Professor K Sowerby (pending confirmation) | 31.01.2027 |
| Two professorial members elected by the professoriate | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor M Webber | 31.03.28 |
| Professor T Lumley | 31.01.27 |
| Co-opted members |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor N November |
31.01.2026 |
| Professor N Wong | 31.01.2026 |
| Professor L Bryder | 31.01.2026 |
| Professor L Beddoe | 31.01.2026 |
| Professor S Maani | 31.01.2026 |
| Professor N Dalbeth | 31.01.2028 |
| In attendance as required |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor C Stinear (Pro-Vice Chancellor Equity) |
Ex-officio |
| Mr A Phipps (Human Resources Director) |
Ex-officio |
| Dr Guillermo Merelo (Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) |
Ex-officio |
| Ms S Boyer (Associate Director, HR Advisory) | Ex-officio |
Schedule of meetings
Monday 22 September - Promotion to Professor meeting
Wednesday 19 November - Promotion to Associate Professor meeting
Committee Secretary
Dee Chapman
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87779
Email: dee.chapman@auckland.ac.nz