CareerPlan

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Social Science

Waikato, North IslandFull-time$93k–$110k2026-10-31 → 2026-11-03
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop future educators through high-quality teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and professional engagement in Social Sciences education and initial teacher education.

Role type

Academic leader (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor) in Social Sciences education

Builds

Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in initial teacher education and Social Sciences

Domain

Education / Social Sciences (History, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Sociology)

Required skills

PhD or working towards completion, New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate, knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum, expertise in initial teacher education, tertiary teaching expertise, research and publication record, postgraduate supervision capability

Preferred skills

Leadership within programmes, culturally responsive practice, collaboration with iwi groups

Technologies

Online teaching platforms, learning management systems

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver research-informed teaching, develop curriculum and learning resources, supervise postgraduate students, mentor student teachers during placements, contribute to school strategic direction and administration

Seniority

Mid-level (Lecturer) to Senior (Associate Professor), hands-on IC with increasing leadership responsibilities