Academic Leadership & Governance

Professor James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi has held several senior academic leadership and governance roles throughout his career.
His work has significantly shaped construction education, curriculum development, and postgraduate research strategy in New Zealand and internationally.

Current Academic Leadership

2020-present

Massey University, New Zealand

  • Professor of Construction Economics and Management
  • Programme Director – Construction Management Programme
  • Member of the School of Built Environment Leadership Team
  • Responsible for curriculum strategy, academic quality, and programme development
  • Oversight of postgraduate research and doctoral supervision activities

Previous Academic Appointments

2008-2019

Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand

  • Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer
  • Chair, Postgraduate Research Committee
  • Academic Leader – Construction Management Discipline
  • Led programme review, accreditation processes, and academic quality initiatives

2002-2007

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Senior Lecturer
  • Contributed to departmental academic governance and postgraduate supervision
  • Participated in curriculum review and institutional strategy

1989-2002

Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria

  • Lecturer
  • Member of curriculum and academic planning committees
  • Contributed to departmental administration and academic development

Committee & Governance Roles

  • Chair and member of multiple university academic committees (programme accreditation, postgraduate research, curriculum development)
  • Contributor to faculty strategy and institutional quality assurance
  • Leadership in integrating digital transformation and sustainability into construction curricula
  • Involvement in policy development at school and faculty levels

Academic Examination & Review

  • Examiner for PhD and Masters theses at international universities
  • Reviewer for national and international research funding agencies
  • External assessor for academic promotion and accreditation
  • Mentor for early-career academics and postgraduate researchers

Editorial & Scholarly Contributions

  • Editorial board member and reviewer for international journals in construction management and sustainability
  • Peer reviewer for academic articles, grant applications, and conference papers
  • Advocate for academic–industry collaboration and knowledge transfer

Academic Impact Areas

  • Programme Leadership and Accreditation
  • Curriculum Strategy and Educational Governance
  • Postgraduate Research Oversight
  • International Academic Collaboration
  • Editorial and Review Activities

Contact

For academic collaboration, programme review, external examining, or institutional partnerships:
📧 Email: j.rotimi@massey.ac.nz
🏛️ Institution: Massey University, New Zealand