Lecturer (Teaching and Admin) / Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Join our vibrant department to lead innovative, industry-connected design education in a permanent academic role.

• Five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays.
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave.
• Professional development and study opportunities

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching and Administration)

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau

Located in Christchurch | Ōtautahi

New Zealand | Aotearoa 

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities 

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to join the vibrant Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau.

We are seeking candidates from a range of backgrounds, including people with extensive industry experience, or academics with an industry background and research expertise. You will design, develop and deliver teaching in design into the Electrical and Electronic, Computer, and Mechatronic Engineering disciplines, including delivering ENEL400, the capstone final year project course for undergraduate students in these disciplines. This capstone course is a team and industry-based research and design project, preparing students for the realities of engineering practice. You will benefit from mentoring and supervision from continuing academic staff and your collaborative approach will contribute to, and build, networks and projects both within the Department, industry and across the university.

For the Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) rank, you will be expected to develop, foster, manage, coordinate and grow industry-based relationships to support the delivery of projects within ENEL400, as well as support other industry-focussed Department activities. 

For the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer rank, you will add to the Department’s collaborative research culture by fostering a research programme, including undertaking research, supervising postgraduate students and disseminating research with a focus on positive impact. Your research interests will align with the Department’s existing research strengths, including power systems, power electronics, microfluidics, electronic nanomaterials, embedded systems, image processing signal processing, or other relevant areas. 

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an experienced engineer with a background in electrical, electronic, or software engineering, and a strong understanding of design or systems development practice. You are confident in managing complex course coordination tasks and have focus on preparing students for professional engineering practice. 

You will demonstrate an enthusiasm for student learning and a positive attitude for developing effective teaching methods, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and an open-minded viewpoint, and embrace the University’s commitment to Aotearoa, New Zealand’s bicultural heritage and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

You work well with industry partners, maintaining project relevance and managing expectations. You communicate effectively across multiple audiences, think critically, and work in a structured and organised manner. You are comfortable delivering lectures and tutorials on design processes, project management, and professional conduct, and you support students with diverse needs in a respectful and timely way.

For the Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) rank, you will have extensive design or systems development expertise in the electrical, electronic, mechatronics, or software engineering industries. You will hold a Bachelor of Engineering or a related field. 

For the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer rank, you will be an early – mid career academic with industry experience and will be looking to establish and develop your research and teaching portfolio, setting yourself on track to enhance your academic career. You will hold a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, although we will consider candidates who are awaiting to graduate from their doctoral studies in these fields. 

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau is a dynamic and future-focussed Department that has a passion for excellence in teaching and research. We have a welcoming and open environment which encourages personal and collective growth. We foster and value collaboration within and outside of our department, supporting and enabling creativity and development. Our collaborations include the Departments of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, the Human Interface Technologies Lab, the Wireless Research Centre, and the Electric Power Engineering Centre.  The Department’s research strengths encompass advanced applied embedded systems and control systems, supported by access to state-of-the-art resources. 

Research collaborations are also active with industry, and several Universities and research institutes in New Zealand and from around the world. Our courses are team-taught and have a strong focus on work-integrated and project-based learning, with good support systems for our staff and students. We work together to create a friendly, supportive and thriving culture for our community. 

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.

What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• Onsite childcare facilities
• Five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave.
• Widely accessible sabbatical provision
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• A unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• 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 annual salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616, Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $149,806, Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) $83,069 - $123,687. 

The closing date for this position is: 28 September 2025 (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 1 page cover letter, which includes an indication of your preference for rank (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, or Lecturer (Teaching and Administration)
• A 1 page teaching philosophy statement (included in cover letter)
• A Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications. 

For those applying to the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer:

• A 1 page research statement, outlining your research interests and goals (included in cover letter).

For those applying to the rank of Lecturer (Teaching and Administration):

• A 1 page industry statement, outlining your approach to fostering industry relationships (included in cover letter).

Please note, the above documents are to be amalgamated into two documents only – 1. cover letter upload field and 2. resume upload field. 

We value inclusivity and diversity at the University of Canterbury. We know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for roles if they meet all the criteria. We like to make our hiring decisions based on more than just your previous job experience, so if you're keen to apply but are not sure you meet all of the requirements or need additional support please let us know (Enda.Crossin@canterbury.ac.nz) 

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: Associate Professor Enda Crossin, enda.crossin@canterbury.ac.nz

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