Teaching Fellow - Management

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Otago seeks a Teaching Fellow for a three-year fixed-term period, based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. The role contributes to teaching activities, academic administration, and tutor coordination, while leading teaching improvements and student engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate will deliver course content, contribute to assessment and examinations, and collaborate with academic staff and the DSA team to support teaching quality and student success.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Business, Higher Education, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience and commitment to high quality student learning.
• Experience coordinating teaching activities: paper delivery, assessment, moderation, examinations, curriculum support.

Responsibilities

• Teach and contribute to academic administration: course delivery, assessment, exams, tutor coordination, and student engagement.
• Provide academic leadership and coordination across teaching-related activities, developing sustainable processes and resources.
• Teach responsibilities to be determined by department needs and candidate expertise, enhancing teaching quality in a dynamic university environment.

Skills

Postgraduate qualification

Tertiary teaching experience

Teaching coordination

Contemporary pedagogy

Organisational skills

Collaboration with staff

Teaching innovation

Generative AI in teaching

Inclusive learning environment

Cultural context Ngāi Tahu values

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Management/Business/Education

Job description

University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka

The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities, ranked among the top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings. The Otago Business School is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and recognised as one of Australasia's leading business schools, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and DBA programmes that combine research excellence with a commitment to developing graduates who can think critically and make meaningful contributions.

Department of Management | Te Mātauraka Whakahaere

The Department of Management | Te Mātauraka Whakahaere is a vibrant and collegial academic community committed to excellence in teaching and research. The Department delivers a broad range of programmes across management, entrepreneurship, international business, human resource management, sustainability and related disciplines. Staff are engaged in high-quality research that addresses contemporary organisational and societal challenges while contributing to national and international scholarship.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities, ranked among the top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings. The Otago Business School is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and recognised as one of Australasia's leading business schools, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and DBA programmes that combine research excellence with a commitment to developing graduates who can think critically and make meaningful contributions.

The role | Te mahi

The Department of Management is seeking to appoint a full-time Teaching Fellow for a three-year fixed-term period ending 30 January 2029. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the Department's teaching activities while supporting the coordination and continuous improvement of teaching operations. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and academic administration activities, including course delivery, assessment and examination processes, tutor coordination and development, student engagement initiatives, teaching innovation, and the enhancement of teaching practices and systems.

Working closely with academic staff, programme directors, the Departmental Services Administration (DSA) team, and other key stakeholders, the Teaching Fellow will provide academic leadership and coordination across a range of teaching-related activities while helping to develop sustainable processes and resources that support teaching quality and student success.

The role will also include teaching responsibilities, to be determined based on the successful candidate's expertise and departmental needs. This position will suit a highly organised and collaborative educator who enjoys working with colleagues to enhance the student experience and strengthen teaching quality within a dynamic university environment.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Management, Business, Higher Education, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience and a commitment to high quality student learning.
• Experience in coordinating teaching related activities, such as paper delivery, assessment, moderation, examinations, or curriculum support.
• An understanding of contemporary tertiary pedagogy and evidence based teaching practice.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively with academic and professional staff.
• Interest in teaching innovation, educational technologies, and the effective use of generative AI within teaching and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to support positive student experiences and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• A commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, kawa, and traditions of Ngāi Tahu as mana whenua, and to working respectfully within the cultural context of the region.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed-term position ending on 30 January 2029, based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

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

Dunedin is a vibrant university city with a strong student culture, excellent facilities, and a unique natural environment. The city offers a great lifestyle, with easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation, arts, music, restaurants, and cafés.

The University of Otago is committed to Te Tiriti as set out in Pae Tata and Vision 2040. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all staff.

Confidential enquiries about the role may be directed to Professor Sara Walton, Head of Department, Management, via the contact details below.

Applications quoting reference number 2601530 will close on Sunday, 8 November 2026.