Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer) - Core & Shared Courses

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

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in Auckland is seeking a Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer) to contribute to Core & Shared Courses. The role is permanent, full-time at AUT's North Campus, involved in teaching, course coordination, and student support across programmes.

We value teaching, research and engagement with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and inclusion. The successful candidate will develop their career, publish research and pursue external funding where appropriate.

Qualifications

• A Postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to their area of work.
• Evidence of a solid research pipeline for an early career academic.
• More experienced candidates will have an established research programme with quality publications and external funding bids.
• Experience contributing to external research income is desirable.
• Experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of Core Courses.
• Coordinate course delivery, Canvas sites and student learning activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide early intervention when needed.
• Coordinate tutors and markers to ensure timely assessment.
• Publish actively in your specialised field and contribute to school activities.

Skills

Teaching models

First-year health students

Academic transition

Academic literacy

Māori and Pacific students

Culturally responsive teaching

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Postgraduate qualification relevant to area

Job description

Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer) - Core & Shared Courses

• Supporting curriculum delivery aligned with learning outcomes and assessment requirements
• Coordinating course delivery, Canvas sites, and student learning activities
• Monitoring student progress and supporting early intervention where needed
• Coordinating tutors and markers to ensure consistent and timely assessment
• Working collaboratively to ensure alignment and quality across programmes
• Permanent, full-time role based at AUT's North Campus 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.

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

We are open to expertise across areas relevant to ourdepartment, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teaching and research in complementary topics such as (but not limited to:

• Teaching models
• 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
• Experiences of Māori, Pasifika, or other underrepresented students (relevant to NZ context)
• Culturally responsive teaching in health education
• Supporting students from diverse educational backgrounds

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.

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.

• 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)

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi:96880

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