Senior Lecturer: Structured Literacy & Teacher Learning

Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous superannuation

Study opportunities

Job summary

The University of Canterbury, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Te Kāhui Pā Harakeke | Child Well-being Research Institute. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme of work, where research and teaching intersect to improve outcomes for children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this role, you will lead and contribute to high-quality research in structured literacy, language learning difficulties (e.g.,

Qualifications

• PhD completed in a relevant field (see above).
• Experience leading structured literacy and related research.
• Ability to design and deliver PLD for educators.
• Strong publication record and external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-quality research in structured literacy and language learning difficulties.
• Deliver tailored Structured Literacy PLD to educators across NZ.
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise research students.
• Foster collaboration within CWRI and with national partners.

Skills

Structured literacy

Language acquisition

Dyslexia expertise

PLD delivery

Research leadership

Postgraduate supervision

Education

PhD in Speech-Language Therapy

PhD in Education

PhD in Child Psychology

Job description

The University of Canterbury, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Te Kāhui Pā Harakeke | Child Well-being Research Institute. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme of work, where research and teaching intersect to improve outcomes for children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this role, you will lead and contribute to high-quality research in structured literacy, language learning difficulties (e.g.,