Lecturer, Social Services Education & Practice

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

We seek an experienced social service practitioner to join the Bachelor of Social Services team in Dunedin. You will design and deliver high-quality teaching using blended learning approaches, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and fostering critical thinking and professional capability.

You will also assess ākonga work, coordinate placements, provide academic guidance, and contribute to curriculum development to continually improve the programme.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social services (or closely related field).
• Experience in the social services field and links to industry is required.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and education.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content within the Bachelor of Social Services programme.
• Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning environments.
• Assess and mark ākonga work.
• Engage with key stakeholders and organise ākonga placements.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral care to ākonga.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme improvement.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Digital literacy

Teaching experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in social services

Tools

MS Word

Teams

Job description

We seek an experienced social service practitioner to join the Bachelor of Social Services team in Dunedin. You will design and deliver high-quality teaching using blended learning approaches, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and fostering critical thinking and professional capability.

You will also assess ākonga work, coordinate placements, provide academic guidance, and contribute to curriculum development to continually improve the programme.