Senior Lecturer: Science Education & Teacher Development

Waikato; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 93,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waikato seeks academics to contribute to Science Education at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor levels. The role involves teaching across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, online and in person, and supervising postgraduate students.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, possess a NZ teaching qualification, and demonstrate research and leadership in science education. Permanent, full-time positions with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• PhD (or nearing completion) in a relevant discipline for appointment at Lecturer level; for Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor a PhD is required.
• A recognised teaching qualification and current NZ Teaching Council practising certificate, or willingness to obtain/renew.
• Current knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, especially Science Education, and strong secondary science teaching expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including initial teacher education.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment and student support.
• Mentor student teachers during their professional experience and supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum knowledge

Student supervision

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Recognised teaching qualification

NZ Teaching Council practising certificate

Job description

University of Waikato seeks academics to contribute to Science Education at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor levels. The role involves teaching across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, online and in person, and supervising postgraduate students.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, possess a NZ teaching qualification, and demonstrate research and leadership in science education. Permanent, full-time positions with 37.5 hours per week.