Teaching Design & Evaluation Studio Lead

Waikato; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for an Evaluation, Recognition and Teaching Portfolio Lead to redefine what counts as evidence of great teaching and to support academics across our Hamilton campus and beyond. The role helps academics prove impact and promotes reflective practice through teaching portfolios and recognition programmes.

You will design University-wide teaching evaluation approaches, guide portfolio construction for promotion, and establish benchmarks that define

Qualifications

• You hold a master's degree in education, educational evaluation or a related field; a doctorate, Senior/Principal Fellowship or tertiary teaching qualification would set you apart.
• At least five years in higher education teaching and evaluation, with demonstrated expertise in teaching evaluation methodologies.
• Experience supporting academic career progression processes and academic portfolio construction.
• A track record in programme evaluation methodologies, mixed methods research, learning analytics and survey design.
• Experience with peer review processes, teaching observation protocols, and award or recognition programme design.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data visualisation and reporting.
• A demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori, and the ability to apply this in your work.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement University-wide approaches to teaching evaluation.
• Support academic staff to build teaching portfolios underpinning reflective practice, promotion and recognition.
• Develop and manage teaching recognition and awards programmes.
• Establish benchmarks and metrics for teaching quality and impact.
• Lead peer review coordination across programmes and evaluate the Studio's services.

Skills

Teaching evaluation

Learning analytics

Data visualization

Survey design

Program evaluation

Peer review

Portfolio development

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

Master's in education or related field

Doctorate / Senior Fellowship (preferred)

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for an Evaluation, Recognition and Teaching Portfolio Lead to redefine what counts as evidence of great teaching and to support academics across our Hamilton campus and beyond. The role helps academics prove impact and promotes reflective practice through teaching portfolios and recognition programmes.

You will design University-wide teaching evaluation approaches, guide portfolio construction for promotion, and establish benchmarks that define