Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (TP) - Secondary Initial Teacher Education
Posted: 3 days ago
Job Description
As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university, with equity and excellence at the heart of our purpose and actions. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment, characterised by strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, primarily based at our three Auckland campuses.The School of Education Te Kura Mātauranga in the Faculty of Culture and Society, Auckland University of Technology, is a leading provider of education programmes at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels.The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahiWe are seeking applications for suitably qualified lecturers/ senior lecturers to support our Secondary Education courses offered at our City campus and online. Applicants will have relevant recent professional teaching experience and demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.This teaching-focused role will involve lecturing across secondary professional practice courses and supporting students on school practicum, providing mentoring, supervision and assessment in collaboration with schools and colleagues.Applicants will be engaged in educational scholarship that informs practice and seeks to make beneficial impacts out education communities.What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātouAUT has generous leave allowances, excellent opportunities to engage with colleagues and industry and various staff benefits including free membership to AUT gyms. You'll join an open and collaborative environment that supports continued growth and development, and enhanced teaching and research practice.How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoAlong with your CV, please ensure you submit a cover letter with explains why this particular role - and AUT - is of interest to you.Please Also IncludeA statement outlining your professional experience and curriculum/subject expertise and experience with supporting developing teachers.Confirmation of your current teacher registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council as the successful applicants will be expected to visit and assess student teachers on practicum.This is a permanent teaching focused role. Applicants will hold at least a master's degree and preferably a doctoral degree.Further information | Ētahi atu pārongoStart Date: 12 January 2026.Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent, full-time appointment.Salary ranges: Lecturer - $84,447 to $100,446. Senior Lecturer - $103,395 to $121,842 (specific step within ranges commensurate with relevant skills and experience).For academic enquiries: Contact Dr Adrian Schoone, Head of School adrian.schoone@aut.ac.nzFor recruitment enquiries: Contact Caroline Cranston, Recruitment Consultant - caroline.cranston@auut.ac.nzTe rā aukati | Closing Date: 14 November 2025 at 5pmTohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 93756At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.
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