Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer) - Core & Shared Courses

Auckland University of Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Research funding support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) seeks a Lecturer to contribute to teaching, research and service within the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. The role emphasises Tiriti‑led, student‑centred pedagogy and culturally grounded teaching across health disciplines.

The successful candidate will advance curriculum development, publish research, and attract external funding while upholding AUT's commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and inclusion, and community impact in

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to their area of work.
• Proven teaching experience in higher education and curriculum development.
• Evidence of contributing to equity or inclusion initiatives.
• Ability to publish research and seek external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach across programmes and contribute to course development.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and service within AUT.
• Publish regularly and pursue external funding.
• Collaborate with industry, community and academic partners.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research engagement

Equity & Te Tiriti

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

• Design, deliver, and evaluate core curriculum teaching aligned with a Te Tiriti‑honouring, student‑centred approach
• Deliver high-quality, culturally grounded teaching for diverse learners
• Support continuous improvement in teaching practice and student experience
• Contribute to scholarship and research aligned with Tiriti-led education and health practice
• Uphold faculty standards, programme quality, and timely assessment processes
• Permanent, full-time role based at AUT in Auckland

• Design, deliver, and evaluate core curriculum teaching aligned with a Te Tiriti‑honouring, student‑centred approach
• Deliver high-quality, culturally grounded teaching for diverse learners
• Support continuous improvement in teaching practice and student experience
• Contribute to scholarship and research aligned with Tiriti-led education and health practice
• Uphold faculty standards, programme quality, and timely assessment processes
• Permanent, full-time role based at AUT in Auckland

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT’s Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic community committed to improving health, wellbeing and environmental sustainability locally and globally. The Faculty brings together leading educators, researchers and practitioners across health sciences, public health, rehabilitation, sport and exercise science, food science, chemistry, biology, biomedical science, and environmental science, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and real‑world impact. Staff benefit from close links with industry, iwi, communities and government, opportunities for collaborative and translational research, and a culture that values innovation, equity and social responsibility. The Faculty offers an engaging, supportive environment for talented academics who want their teaching and research to make a meaningful difference in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a motivated Lecturer to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service.

We’re Open To Expertise Across Areas Relevant To Our Department, And Are Particularly Interested In Applicants Who Can Contribute To Our Teaching And Research In

• Te Tiriti, equity, and health practice
• Challenges faced by first-year health students (academic, emotional, social)
• Transition from school to university in health disciplines
• Development of academic literacy and study skills
• Innovative assessment
• Experiences of Māori and Pasifika students
• Culturally responsive teaching in health education
• Supporting students from diverse educational backgrounds
• Health and Social Sciences

We embrace practice‑led, research‑informed approaches to teaching for transformative student experiences that uplift communities. Your contributions to programme and course development will support our continuous‑improvement focus. You will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of Core Courses and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning. You will publish actively in your specialised field/s. Research at AUT is central to our mission, driving innovation, informing teaching and creating real‑world impact for communities, industry and society. Over time, successful candidates are expected to seek and attract external research funding, engage with government, business, professional bodies and the community, and contribute to school/faculty activities.

Please see the position description available for more information.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT, you’ll join a values‑led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and with guidance available from senior scholars. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staff https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits.

About you | Ko wai koe

At AUT, academic staff combine teaching, research and engagement to create meaningful impact. You will work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects with industry, community and academic partners.

We’re looking for academics with curiosity, energy and openness to new ideas, who are committed to collegiality, cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience contributing to Indigenous, equity or inclusion‑focused initiatives is highly valued.

We welcome applications from Health and Social Science academics. The selection criteria sought are:

• Qualification:
• A Postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to their area of work.
• Research:
• An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available.
• More experienced candidates will already have a more established research programme and a proven research track record with quality publications and ideally also success in external funding bids).
• Evidence of proactively pursuing external research income is desirable. (Lecturers)
• Evidence of securing or contributing to external research income is desirable. (Senior Lecturers)
• Teaching:
• An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience.
• More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students.
• Equity and Te Aronui
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey.

Further Information | Pārongo Anō

• Start Date: To be agreed upon
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $94,000 - $112,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
• For academic enquiries: Contact Nicola Power ([e-mail]).

Closing Date | Te rā aukati:

5th November 2026, at 11:55 pm.

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi:

96881

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio‑economic situations and accessibility needs.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.