Lecturer - Social Practice & Academic Writing

Unitec; Waitakere Ranges, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec are uniting to offer a Lecturer role in Social Practice. The role involves teaching and supporting students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in social work and academic writing related fields.

You will join a collaborative team focused on equity, community engagement, and high learning outcomes, with responsibilities including curriculum delivery, student supervision, and programme continuity.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) is required.
• Master's degree in Social Work or Social Practice, or current enrolment in a relevant Master's programme.
• At least five years of professional experience in Social Services/Social Practice.
• Proven teaching experience in tertiary education and supporting diverse student populations.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi with preference for Te Tiriti-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver Social Practice and related fields across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Provide academic supervision and supportive teaching for diverse learners.
• Ensure continuity of the Bachelor of Social Practice delivery and maintain high engagement standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to foster inclusive, community-focused learning.
• Promote social justice and transformative learning aligned with Unitec and MIT values.

Skills

SWRB registration

Tertiary teaching experience

Culturally responsive teaching

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Collaboration and teamwork

Research-active mindset

Willingness to learn te reo Māori

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Social Practice

Current enrolment in a relevant Master's programme

Job description

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec are uniting to offer a Lecturer role in Social Practice. The role involves teaching and supporting students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in social work and academic writing related fields.

You will join a collaborative team focused on equity, community engagement, and high learning outcomes, with responsibilities including curriculum delivery, student supervision, and programme continuity.