Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer) - Core & Shared Courses (fixed term)

Auckland University of Technology; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 94.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AUT in Auckland invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Lecturer position in the School of Acute and Primary Health. The appointee will contribute to Level 6 Research Methods courses, deliver engaging face-to-face and online teaching, and participate in course design and assessment across North and South campuses.

We seek candidates with a postgraduate qualification, commitment to Te Tiriti and equity, and a record of scholarly activity.

Formación

• A Postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to their area of work.
• Evidence of proactively pursuing external research income is desirable. (Lecturers)
• An early career academic will ideally have some previous teaching assistant experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey.

Responsabilidades

• Teach high-quality teaching for Level 6 Research Methods courses, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, assessment marking and moderation.
• Deliver teaching face-to-face and online across North and South campuses.
• Contribute to scholarship, research and service aligned with Tiriti-led education and health practice.
• Support programme and course development and timely assessment processes.

Conocimientos

Te Tiriti & equity

Teaching experience

Scholarly activity

Educación

Postgraduate qualification in field relevant to work

Descripción del empleo

• 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
• Fixed-term until the end of Semester 1, 2027, 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
• Fixed-term until the end of Semester 1, 2027, 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 School of Acute and Primary Health department is part of our School of Acute and Primary Health. The School is a leader in health education in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in oral health, paramedicine, midwifery and perioperative practice. These disciplines span the acute and primary care continuum, preparing graduates to work across diverse healthcare settings, from acute and emergency response, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to contributions in community-based and preventative healthcare services. The school’s unique combination of programmes reflects its commitment to integrated, person-centred healthcare that is responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. The School is part of our dynamicFaculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

To learn more about our Health Sciences departments, please click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/health-sciences

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have a fixed-term, 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. The successful candidate will contribute high-quality teaching to Level 6 Research Methods courses, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, assessment marking, and moderation, and will have experience delivering engaging learning experiences both face-to-face and online. Applicants should be willing to teach across both North and South campuses.

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, 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

• 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]).
• For recruitmentenquiries:Contact us here, send us an enquiry or call09 921 9499

Closing Date | Te rā aukati:

26th November 2026, at 11:55 pm.

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi:

96883

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.