Social Sciences Education Leader – Lecturer

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 93,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for an experienced academic leader in Secondary Education – Social Sciences to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and supervision, delivering online and in-person sessions across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.

You will maintain an active research programme, publish work, supervise Master’s and PhD students, and engage with schools, iwi, and the wider education

Qualifications

• PhD or progress toward PhD in a relevant discipline.
• NZ Teaching Council practising certificate, or willingness to renew.
• Knowledge of the NZ Curriculum, particularly Social Sciences.
• Broad knowledge of initial teacher education in Social Sciences.
• Proven tertiary teaching expertise with lectures, seminars, tutorials, and online delivery.
• Established record of research and publications in Social Sciences education.
• Ability to supervise Masters and PhD students.
• Strong communication, collaboration and time management with diverse groups.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and Maori partnership.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Social Sciences education.
• Deliver research-informed teaching, develop curriculum and learning resources.
• Supervise postgraduate students, including PhD candidates.
• Collaborate with schools and associate teachers.
• Contribute to the School's strategic direction, administration and engagement with community and iwi groups.
• Maintain an active programme of research and publish findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

NZ Teaching Council practising certificate

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for an experienced academic leader in Secondary Education – Social Sciences to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and supervision, delivering online and in-person sessions across Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.

You will maintain an active research programme, publish work, supervise Master’s and PhD students, and engage with schools, iwi, and the wider education