Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Or Associate Professor In Human Development

• Competitive compensation and five weeks annual leave plus up to 6.75% superannuation
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Make a real difference within the NZ Education system

Nga korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Wananga Toi Tangata Division of Education invites applications for this exciting opportunity to contribute Human Development knowledge, with a specific emphasis on children and young people's development, to our breadth of education programmes.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will bring professional and academic experience to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and postgraduate supervision and maintain and develop original scholarship and research, as well as undertake professional/community/iwi service activities relevant to children's development.

Along with teaching, your well-defined programme of research will help to advance research capacities, develop strategic cross and inter-disciplinary research initiatives and engage with the community. Those seeking an appointment at the Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor level will have a record of academic leadership that includes mentorship, guidance, encouragement and support for other academic staff in the pursuit of their academic objectives and the development of their professional careers.

The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The salary will be in the range of Lecturer from $87,500 to $104,322, Senior Lecturer from $107,177 to $140,599, or Associate Professor from $142,358 to $157,018 per year. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on either our Hamilton or Tauranga campus.

Please see the links for detailed position descriptions: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor.

If, after reading the position descriptions you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Head of School, Professor Sally Peters by email on sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, or if applying at Lecturer level could be in the final stages of completion. You will bring a passion for, and expertise in Child Development and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of how your research could enhance professional practice and community.

If you are seeking a senior appointment (SL or AP), you will be expected to have a research and scholarship record of excellence at a national and international level, along with demonstrated excellence in teaching and successful postgraduate supervision experience in the broad discipline of Human Development.

Ko wai matou? - Who are we?

Te Wananga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to both education and educational research. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality academic programmes at undergraduate level, and a range of programmes from across both taught and research postgraduate. Our programmes are research-informed and delivered through high quality academic staff catering for domestic and international students. As a leader of education in New Zealand, we are committed to enhancing education through teaching, research and professional services.

He aha nga take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wananga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitu orite ki nga tangata katoa.

Applications close on Sunday, 9 February 2025.

Requisition number: 1002169

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