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)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research
- 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.
Reporting Line
The University Academic Staffing Committee reports to the Vice-Chancellor.
Committee membership and term of office
| Vice-Chancellor or nominee (Chair) | Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor N Smith - Chair | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor S Young | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor F Bloomfield | Ex-officio |
| Members appointed by the Vice-Chancellor (such members shall not comprise deans of faculties) |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor C Hartinger |
31.1.2028 |
| Professor D Brown | 31.1.2029 |
| Professor T Pistorius | 31.1.2028 |
| Professor K Sowerby | 31.1.2027 |
| Professor J Curran | 31.1.2029 |
| Two professorial members elected by the professoriate |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor M Webber | 31.3.28 |
| Professor T Lumley | 31.1.27 |
| Co-opted members |
Holds office until |
|---|---|
| Professor N November | 31.1.2029 |
| Professor R Simon-Kumar | 31.1.2028 |
| Professor C Elliffe | 31.1.2028 |
| Professor N Dalbeth | 31.1.2028 |
| 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 |
| Ms R Southall (HR Manager) | Ex-officio |
Schedule of meetings
Promotion to Professor meeting
- Friday 6 November 2026
Promotion to Associate Professor meeting
- Monday 16 November, 2026
- Tuesday 17 November, 2026
Committee Secretary
Dee Chapman
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87779
Email: dee.chapman@auckland.ac.nz