Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Process Engineering

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering

Te Tari Pūhanga Tukanga Matū | Chemical and Process Engineering Department

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand 

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position 

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Applications are invited for a continuing (permanent) position in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer. The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.

You will contribute to teaching across the undergraduate curriculum, but with specific consideration of process engineering design. Find out more about our current undergraduate study and postgraduate study options.

Your research will complement the present research activities of the Department in any area. You will be encouraged to develop a strong, externally-funded research programme as well as be expected to collaborate with other academics in the Department's teaching and research activities. The appointee will also be expected to develop links with and contribute to the wider engineering profession at local, national and international levels.

Mōu | Who You Are

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Process Engineering (or a closely aligned discipline), and have a demonstrated record of published research in internationally recognised journals of the highest quality appropriate to your career stage.  You will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in Chemical and Process Engineering at the undergraduate level, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed. You will demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others in the University and throughout the wider research community. You will also be expected to show an interest in contributing to Faculty, Departmental, and University activities. The appointee(s) will also ideally demonstrate a background in supervising final year undergraduate projects, Masters and Ph.D. students. 

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering is committed to excellence in teaching and research at the forefront of chemical and process engineering. We aim to continually improve our teaching and our internationally recognised research programme by attracting and retaining highly-skilled academic and support staff, expanding our facilities, and providing service to the engineering profession and to the community at large.

For more information about Department and our team, please visit our website.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities. 

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.  

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Relocation support
• Widely accessible sabbatical provision
• University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
• A unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programme
• Generous annual leave provisions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive working environment
• Professional development and study opportunities
• Living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies:   

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a., Senior Lecturer $113,826 - $129,098 p.a. 

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 1 September 2024 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

• A cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
• A Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined). 

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz 

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Aaron Marshall aaron.marshall@canterbury.ac.nz 

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.