Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Otago Business School - Te Kura Pakihi 

The Otago Business School at the University of Otago invites applications for a permanent, full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua) position in Entrepreneurship, commencing at the start of the 2026 academic year. 

About us 

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s leading research-intensive institutions, ranked in the top 1% globally (QS World University Rankings). The Otago Business School is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across seven departments. 

In 2022, we launched the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr) - a multidisciplinary, flexible degree designed for students across Commerce, Arts, Science, and Health Sciences. The BEntr core includes six entrepreneurship papers and two electives, blending theory with applied learning and community engagement. The programme aims to accelerate ventures that address global challenges. 

We value our strong relationship with Ngāi Tahu, the mana whenua of Te Waipounamu, and are committed to integrating mātauraka Māori into our teaching and research. 

The role

We seek a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the BEntr teaching team and contribute to research, teaching, and service (40/40/20 split). The successful candidate will be based in one of the Business School’s departments, depending on their research expertise and teaching responsibilities. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, delivering, and assessing entrepreneurship courses
• Contributing to curriculum development and postgraduate supervision (Masters, PhD, DBA)
• Maintaining a focused research agenda and seeking external funding 

Candidates will be expected to have a clear focussed research agenda and a determination to achieve external funding to support it.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a PhD in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a related field
• Show evidence of, or strong potential for, publishing in top academic journals
• Demonstrate commitment to securing external research funding
• Have experience teaching entrepreneurship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Engage effectively with industry to enhance student learning
• Uphold tikanga and kawa as guided by Ngāi Tahu and show awareness of other iwi/hapū traditions
• Practical experience with start-ups or mentoring student entrepreneurs is highly valued. 

In addition to academic expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation, candidates with practical experience of working on, with, or mentoring start-ups and student entrepreneurs are especially sought. 

Further details

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

The appointment range for the role is:

• Lecturer - $97,377 to $114,943
• Senior Lecturer - $120,494 to $137,444

At the University of Otago, we are committed to Te Tiriti as set out in Pae Tata and Vision 2040. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Otago, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world. We invite you to join us in fulfilling our vision and mission. 

Application

Please submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter
• Contact details for 3–4 referees 

Applications quoting reference number 2501251 will close on 21 September 2025.

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