Plant Protection Tutor: Labs, Field Trips & Student Support

Lincoln University; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Professional development & mentorship

Six weeks of paid leave per year

Annual salary reviews

Eye tests and eyewear contributions

Wellbeing support services

Corporate benefit programs

Job summary

Lincoln University invites applications for a Tutor in Plant Protection based at the Lincoln Campus. The role focuses on delivering engaging biology, plant protection and ecology teaching across diploma and undergraduate programs, with labs, tutorials, field trips and student support.

The position is permanent, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) with a salary range of NZD 60,293 to NZD 74,505. Applicants should hold a postgraduate biology qualification and experience in teaching and lab supervision.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in biology or related discipline.
• Knowledge of fungal diagnostics, molecular techniques and microbial production.
• Experience with data handling, statistical analysis and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to teamwork and contributing to departmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead diploma and first-year laboratory classes in plant protection, ecology and biological sciences.
• Support the preparation and delivery of teaching materials and course resources.
• Coordinate and facilitate tutorials that enhance student learning and academic success.
• Assist with field trips, tours and practical learning activities.
• Support postgraduate students with laboratory techniques and equipment use.
• Manage online course content, assessments and student learning records.

Skills

Data handling

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Prioritising tasks

Education

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in biology or related

Job description

Lincoln University invites applications for a Tutor in Plant Protection based at the Lincoln Campus. The role focuses on delivering engaging biology, plant protection and ecology teaching across diploma and undergraduate programs, with labs, tutorials, field trips and student support.

The position is permanent, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) with a salary range of NZD 60,293 to NZD 74,505. Applicants should hold a postgraduate biology qualification and experience in teaching and lab supervision.