Senior Lecturer, Science Education & Research Leadership

The University Of Waikato; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 93,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Campuses Hamilton & Tauranga

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in the Science Education area. Based in Hamilton with teaching across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, this full-time role blends in-person and online delivery and includes undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will lead research in Science education, mentor student teachers, contribute to curriculum development and engage with schools and iwi communities, while advancing your scholarly

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (or nearing completion) for Lecturer; Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor require a PhD.
• Current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate or willingness to obtain/renew.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and Science Education in secondary contexts.
• Ability to mentor initial teacher education students during their professional experience.
• Proven tertiary teaching capability including lectures, seminars, tutorials and online teaching.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, online and in person.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including initial teacher education.
• Engage in research-informed teaching, curriculum development, assessment and student support.
• Mentor student teachers during professional experience and supervise postgraduate research.
• Contribute to School administration, programme development and engagement with professional communities.

Skills

Teaching

Research & scholarship

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Teaching qualification

NZ Teaching Council practising certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in the Science Education area. Based in Hamilton with teaching across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, this full-time role blends in-person and online delivery and includes undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will lead research in Science education, mentor student teachers, contribute to curriculum development and engage with schools and iwi communities, while advancing your scholarly