Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) - Occupational Science & Therapy

AUT; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 94,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

AUT's Occupational Science and Therapy department invites applications for a permanent, full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the School of Allied Health at the North Campus. You will contribute to teaching, research and practice education, supporting Te Tiriti principles and interprofessional learning to improve health outcomes in New Zealand.

We seek candidates with a PhD in Health Sciences (or related field) or postgraduate qualification, registration with the Occupational Therapy Board

Qualifications

• PhD in Health Sciences (or related field) preferred.
• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of Department.
• Publish actively in your specialised field/s.
• Lead and contribute to research and practice-education initiatives.
• Engage with industry, communities and interprofessional teams.
• Contribute to school/faculty activities and strategic priorities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research

Curriculum development

Interprofessional learning

Education

PhD in Health Sciences or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Health Science

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Kaiwhakaako (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) - Occupational Science & Therapy

• Seeking academic expertise and practice education
• Make a real impact in teaching, research and academic citizenship
• Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment at Lecturer level based at AUT's North Campus

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 Occupational Science and Therapy department is part of our School of Allied Health. The School is a national leader in health education and clinical innovation, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Rehabilitation. We are committed to the application of Te Aronui - AUT's Te Tiriti o Waitangi strategy, ensuring the school prepares graduates who are both clinically skilled and culturally responsive. AUT offers New Zealand's only university-based podiatry and occupational therapy degrees, and one of the largest physiotherapy programmes. Supported by world-class research, strong industry partnerships and interprofessional learning, the school provides a dynamic environment for collaboration and partnering with industry and community for those wishing to advance health outcomes in New Zealand and beyond. The School is part of our dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences .

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

We’re open to expertise across areas relevant to ourDepartment, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teaching and research in:

• Advancing knowledge in professional practice and education, benefiting both the programme, research, students and the profession.

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 Department 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.

You will publish actively in your specialised field/s. Research at AUT i s central to our mission , driving innovation, informing teaching and creating real-world impact for communities, industry and society. O ver time , successful candidate s are expected to seek and attract external research funding, engage with government, business, professional bodies and the community, and contribute to s chool/ f aculty 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 occupational therapy academics. The selection criteria sought are:

Qualification:

• A PhD in Health Sciences (or a related field) or postgraduate qualification in Health Science (Occupational Therapy & Science) is preferred.
• Registered (or seeking registration) with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
• Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate

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.

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.

Along with your full academic CV (including a full publication list and grant acquisitions, if applicable); please also submit:

• A cover letter which explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest and how your experience aligns with some, or all, of the selection criteria we're seeking above;
• A research plan outlining strategies to advance practice education research through research networks and collaborative partnerships (1 page max);
• Evidence of satisfactory student evaluations and innovation in teaching (1 page max).
• A nominated journal or conference article

Start Date:

Early 2027

Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu:

• Lecturer - $94,000 - $152,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
• Senior Lecturer - $115,000 - $154,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)

For academic enquiries:

Contact Heleen Reid, Head of Department – Occupational Science and Therapy [e-mail]

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi:

97012

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