Lecturer/Pūkenga - Gender Studies and Criminology

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | TE PUNA PĀPORI

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES | TE KETE ARONUI

Who we are/Ko wai mātou

Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology is a vibrant multidisciplinary programme, forming the largest academic unit in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Otago. To build on our success, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to join our team in February 2026.

For further information about the Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology programme, please see the Information for Candidates and our website: https://www.otago.ac.nz/sgc

The role/Te mahi

We welcome applications from strong candidates with a demonstrated focus on both gender and criminology. The successful candidate will teach into both Criminology and Gender Studies curricula as well as contributing to the wider programme.

Possible areas of future development could include:

• Gender and work
• Critical criminology
• Criminal justice
• Social theory
• Intimacy, friendship and family
• The future of gender and crime (e.g. abolition and utopias).

The successful candidate will also develop and maintain a programme of research and publications. They will contribute to the strong postgraduate research culture in our programme, and will be expected to supervise postgraduate student dissertations and theses.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• A PhD in Criminology, Gender Studies, Sociology or a relevant field
• Teaching experience at tertiary level and peer-reviewed research publications
• Some experience of postgraduate supervision and/or mentorship
• Evidence of an ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution
• The ability to contribute to the teaching, research culture and growth of the Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology Programme
• A commitment to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support engagement of students and staff with te ao Māori, te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, and Pacific knowledges
• Knowledge of the theoretical and methodological debates in gender studies and/or critical criminology.

Further details/Pūroko

The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to become an even more successful, globally influential university, committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we advance outstanding research and research-informed teaching to enable transformative learning and student experiences.

Dunedin is known for its vibrant cultural life and stunning natural environment. With a strong tradition of excellence, Otago is home to New Zealand's oldest university, renowned for its research-intensive focus and commitment to sustainability and community well-being.

This is a full-time (1 FTE), permanent position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum.

Application/Tono

Candidates are required to provide:

• A CV, including employment history
• A letter of application that highlights how your skills and experience address the role requirements. Please include evidence of your teaching quality in your letter
• Three to four referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500843 will close on Sunday, 3 August 2025.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

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