Health & Physical Education Lecturer & Research Mentor

Waikato; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waikato in Hamilton seeks an enthusiastic academic in Health and Physical Education to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. The role involves teaching online and across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, supervising students, and developing research-informed teaching and curriculum.

The position offers permanent roles at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor levels with opportunities for leadership, research collaboration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD or progress toward PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification and NZ Teaching Council registration.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum and Health & Physical Education across primary/secondary.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, online and on campus.
• Contribute to research, publications and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Support professional engagement with communities and iwi organisations.

Skills

Health & Physical Education knowledge

Teaching and mentoring

Curriculum knowledge (NZ Curriculum)

Research & scholarship

Collaborative academic service

Education

PhD (or in progress) in relevant discipline

Teaching qualification

NZ Teaching Council practising certificate

HE teaching experience

Job description

University of Waikato in Hamilton seeks an enthusiastic academic in Health and Physical Education to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. The role involves teaching online and across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, supervising students, and developing research-informed teaching and curriculum.

The position offers permanent roles at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor levels with opportunities for leadership, research collaboration and community engagement.