Teaching Fellow - Marine & Environmental Sciences

University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waikato in Tauranga (Hamilton campus) seeks a Teaching Fellow to support Marine Sciences, Environmental Science and Ecology teaching. This two-year fixed-term, full-time role focuses on lectures, tutorials, and laboratory or field teaching, with assessment and paper administration responsibilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching, and engage with outreach activities while working in a collaborative

Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Proven experience teaching at tertiary level.
• Strong assessment and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse student groups.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to supporting student success.

Responsibilities

• Delivering lectures and supporting teaching activities in Marine Science, Environmental Science and Ecology and Biodiversity
• Conducting marking and assessment of student work
• Supporting paper administration and course coordination
• Assisting in the development and improvement of teaching materials
• Training and supervising sessional teaching staff where required
• Participation in and, where appropriate, coordination of outreach and engagement activities for the School
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative School environment

Skills

Tertiary teaching

Assessment skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

University of Waikato in Tauranga (Hamilton campus) seeks a Teaching Fellow to support Marine Sciences, Environmental Science and Ecology teaching. This two-year fixed-term, full-time role focuses on lectures, tutorials, and laboratory or field teaching, with assessment and paper administration responsibilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching, and engage with outreach activities while working in a collaborative