Teaching Fellow - Chemistry

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Otago in Dunedin invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Teaching Fellow to support undergraduate chemistry papers, notably CHEM191 and CHEM199.

The role requires a relevant chemistry qualification, teaching aptitude, and ability to work with diverse student cohorts. The appointment runs February to November 2027 at Ōtepoti/Dunedin, with a salary range between NZD 75,727 and 87,849 per year.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry.
• Demonstrated aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level.
• Ability to work well with students from diverse backgrounds in a NZ context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or demonstrate in lab classes.
• Supervise tutorials in CHEM191/199.
• Support equity group teaching.
• Provide one-on-one and pastoral support to students.
• Support course coordinators in running 100-level papers.

Skills

Teaching aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant chemistry qualification

Tools

Learning management systems (Brightspace/Blackboard)

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY | TE TARI MĀTAURANGA MATŪ

DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s 2nd largest university, with over 20,000 students and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff. Otago’s Department of Chemistry is the oldest chemistry department in New Zealand (established in 1871) and has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in research and education. There are currently 14 full-time academic staff, 10 administrative and technical staff, and 5 research staff including postdoctoral fellows within the Department. In addition, staff of the Natural Products Research Unit (part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute) work within the Department.

Department of Chemistry staff teach over 550 equivalent full-time students (EFTS) including ca 2500 students taking a first-year chemistry paper. CHEM191 is a compulsory paper within of the Health Sciences First Year programme for students intending to enter professional health programmes, and is a requirement for many science/biomedical science majors.

The role | Te mahi

Applications are invited for a fixed-term, full-time Teaching Fellow to support teaching in undergraduate papers, primarily those at 100-level such as CHEM191 and CHEM199.

• Supervise or demonstrate in lab classes.
• Supervise tutorials in CHEM191/199.
• Support equity group teaching.
• Provide appropriate one-on-one and pastoral support to students.
• Support the course coordinators in the efficient running of the 100-level papers.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful applicant must have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry.
• A demonstrated aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level.
• A proven ability to work well with students from different academic and cultural backgrounds in a New Zealand context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and good organisational skills.
• Commitment to supporting the University’s Māori, Pacific, Equity & Diversity, and Sustainability Strategic Frameworks.

Preferred qualities for the successful applicant are:

• Tertiary postgraduate qualification in chemistry (e.g. MSc/PhD in Chemistry)
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace/Blackboard).

Further details | Pūroko

This is a fixed term (February 2027 to 30 November 2027), full-time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin

The appointment range for this role is $75,727 to $87,849 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

We anticipate that the successful applicant will be able to start early February 2027. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the Department, and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. Such a colleague would also be expected to adopt Kā Mātāpono/Our Staff Values of Respect, Integrity, Curiosity and Community. We are committed to equity, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Nigel Lucas, Head of Department, Department of Chemistry via the contact details below.