Part-Time Lecturer - Applied Animal Science

Unitec; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Unitec, partnering with Manukau Institute of Technology, invites applications for a Lecturer (Applied Animal Science) at the Mt Albert campus. This fixed-term, part-time role (18.75 hours per week) runs from January to December 2027 and focuses on teaching foundational skills, animal husbandry, learning, behaviour, and welfare across undergraduate levels, with postgraduate statistics marking support.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse, inclusive learning environment and engage

Qualifications

• Qualification in Applied Animal Behaviour Science or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• PhD (completed or near completion) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience teaching in a tertiary education setting.
• Experience assessing or marking postgraduate-level work.
• Industry connections relevant to Applied Animal Science.

Responsibilities

• Deliver foundational academic skills in Applied Animal Science.
• Teach animal husbandry, animal learning, welfare and applied animal behaviour science at undergraduate level.
• Provide postgraduate statistics marking support.
• Support student success and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Engage with industry connections relevant to the discipline.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teaching experience

Education

Applied Animal Behaviour Science degree

Postgraduate qualification

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

Unitec, partnering with Manukau Institute of Technology, invites applications for a Lecturer (Applied Animal Science) at the Mt Albert campus. This fixed-term, part-time role (18.75 hours per week) runs from January to December 2027 and focuses on teaching foundational skills, animal husbandry, learning, behaviour, and welfare across undergraduate levels, with postgraduate statistics marking support.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse, inclusive learning environment and engage