Senior Lecturer, Science Education & Research Leadership

University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 93,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waikato in Hamilton invites applications for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor of Science Education. The role involves teaching across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, online and in person, with responsibilities in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research and student supervision.

The appointee will contribute to curriculum development, engage with schools and communities, and participate in scholarship, publications and professional engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline for appointment at Lecturer level.
• For Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor appointments, a PhD in a relevant discipline is required.
• Current knowledge of NZ Curriculum, particularly Science Education, and ability to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, online and in person.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervision.
• Maintain an active programme of research and scholarship with publications and collaborations.
• Mentor student teachers during professional experience.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Lecture and seminar delivery

Research and scholarship

Postgraduate supervision

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

NZ Teaching Council practising certificate or willingness to obtain

Job description

University of Waikato in Hamilton invites applications for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor of Science Education. The role involves teaching across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, online and in person, with responsibilities in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research and student supervision.

The appointee will contribute to curriculum development, engage with schools and communities, and participate in scholarship, publications and professional engagement.