Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato seeks a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning to teach, supervise, and conduct research in their thriving program. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the academic community while engaging in impactful research recognized by the industry.

Benefits

Vibrant student-staff culture

Commitment to excellence in academic programs

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision.
• Expert knowledge in Environmental Planning.
• Ability to attract external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake professional/community service activities.
• Maintain and develop scholarship and research.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in Environmental Planning

Job description

• Join a thriving, research-active planning programme
• Teach and inspire in a vibrant student-staff culture
• Lead impactful research with industry recognition
  
  

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Environmental Planning programme has been proactive and effective in growing both research income and student numbers, so we are looking for this additional role to join our team to service the growth. The programme has a vibrant student and staff culture, underpinned by the commitment to excellence and demonstrated by student success, research achievements and industry recognition.

Te Kura Toi School of Arts is seeking a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning.

The Role Is Required To

• contribute to the teaching, postgraduate supervision and administration requirements of the Environmental Planning programme
• maintain and develop original scholarship and research
• undertake professional/community/iwi service activities relevant to the profession or discipline.
  
  

We require your expert knowledge of Environmental Planning, with experience relevant to the level expected of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.

The 4 Pillars Of The Role Require The Following

• Teaching and learning - preparing and delivering innovative, research-informed lectures and the assessment of that learning
• Supervision - supervise honours, graduate and postgraduate students
• Research - build and maintain an active research programme and conduct quality research and contribute to knowledge development of your specialist areas through scholarship and publication
• Service and administration - carry out administration and service relevant to the role
  
  

Salary will be in the range of $90,125 to $144,817 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role, please see the position description for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Associate Professor Silvia Serrao-Neumann in Environmental Planning at [e-mail]

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You Will Have The Ability To Contribute To Environmental Planning Through Broad And In-depth Knowledge Of An Area Of Environmental Planning And Theory And Practice, Such As

• urban analysis
• artificial intelligence applied to planning
• resource management and planning in Aotearoa New Zealand regulatory context
• urban economics
• housing
• transport
• disasters.
  
  

We expect a research and scholarship record that is appropriate to the position sought. You have either significant potential to, or demonstrated success in, attracting external research funding.

You will have experience in undergraduate teaching, post-graduate supervision, and bring your proven ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, along with your commitment to innovative teaching methods. We would love you to add to our culture of openness, flexibility and cooperation to achieve excellence in academic programmes, research and service.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The role of Te Kura Toi School of Arts is to teach at undergraduate, postgraduate and experiential (internship/externship) levels in the fields of Arts, including Environmental Planning, Humanities, Music, and Media and Creative Technologies, and to undertake research in these areas. The school offers a range of papers in Arts, at undergraduate, post-graduate and professional training levels.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. All applications need to be made online and applicants need to be legally allowed to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Requisition number: 1002707