Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Social Science

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated academic leader in Secondary Education - Social Sciences to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education at the University of Waikato. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of future educators through high-quality teaching, research, postgraduate supervision and professional engagement.

You will maintain an active programme of research and scholarship, contribute to publications and research collaborations, and supervise postgraduate students, including PhD candidates where appropriate. Alongside your teaching and research, you will contribute to the School's strategic direction, administration and engagement with professional, community and iwi groups.

At Lecturer level, you will contribute to teaching, research, postgraduate supervision and School activities while continuing to develop your academic profile. At Senior Lecturer level, you will bring an established record of teaching and research, contribute to research collaborations and undertake leadership responsibilities within programmes, research and academic service. At Associate Professor level, you will demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching and research, provide academic leadership, mentor colleagues and make a significant contribution to the School, Division and wider academic community.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week), based in Hamilton. The role involves travel for teaching and professional experience visits. The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 for a Lecturer, $113,248 to $148,799 for a Senior Lecturer, or from $150,661 to $166,176 per year for an Associate Professor.

For more information, please refer to the position descriptions: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Dianne Forbes, Head of School, at dianne.forbes@waikato.ac.nz 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Who are you?

You are an accomplished educator and researcher with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, student development and the advancement of Social Sciences education. You will bring relevant expertise and a collaborative approach to the School's teaching, research and service activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD, or be working towards completion of a doctoral degree, in a relevant discipline for appointment at Lecturer level. For Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor appointments, a PhD in a relevant discipline is required
• A current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate, or a willingness to renew your certification
• Current knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in Social Sciences
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of initial teacher education in Social Sciences or a related secondary school subject, such as History, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics or Sociology
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching expertise, including the ability to deliver lectures, facilitate seminars and tutorials, and use innovative teaching approaches, including effective online teaching
• An established record of research and publication, or equivalent scholarly achievement, and an active programme of research in Social Sciences education
• The ability to contribute to postgraduate programmes and supervise Master's and PhD students
• Strong communication, collaboration and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and the ability to contribute positively to School, Division and University activities, including the University's partnership with Maori

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