Lecturer in Education

Shape the future of education through research-informed teaching, impactful research and meaningful engagement at Waikato.

• Shape the future of education in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Research-informed teaching with real-world impact
• Join a collaborative and innovative academic community

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education is seeking applications for multiple permanent Lecturer positions in Education, based in Hamilton or Tauranga.

These roles have a significant contribution to initial teacher education (ITE) at their centre, alongside broader teaching, research and service within the School of Education. We welcome applications from candidates with professional and/or scholarly expertise across a range of Education disciplines who can contribute to the preparation of future teachers and to the wider academic work of the School.

The role also includes supporting teacher education students during their professional experience, including undertaking professional experience visiting, evaluation and mentoring as appropriate. You will contribute to postgraduate supervision and other graduate and postgraduate teaching according to your expertise and experience.

Alongside teaching, you will maintain an active programme of research and scholarship, contributing to publications, research collaborations and, where appropriate, research funding opportunities. You will also contribute to academic administration and to professional, community, iwi and/or outreach activities relevant to the School.

The School values innovative teaching approaches, culturally responsive pedagogies and strong engagement with students, colleagues, schools, communities and iwi. These positions may involve teaching online or across both our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.

Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. These are full-time roles (37.5 hours a week), based in Hamilton or Tauranga. Please indicate your preferred location in your covering letter.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role and its expectations, please contact Dianne Forbes, Head of School, at dianne.forbes@waikato.ac.nz. Individual suitability is considered through the formal application and selection process. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

A recognised teaching qualification and relevant professional experience in education are strongly valued, particularly where these support your contribution to initial teacher education and the professional preparation of teachers. Where a practising certificate is relevant to your professional background, you will have eligibility and willingness to obtain or renew a New Zealand practising certificate.

Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, initial teacher education and current practices in New Zealand schools would be highly valued, as would experience evaluating and mentoring teacher education students during professional experience.

We particularly value an understanding of bicultural approaches and Māori perspectives, alongside knowledge and understanding of Pasifika perspectives in education.

You will have a PhD, completed or near completion, in a relevant discipline, with professional and/or scholarly expertise in one or more areas relevant to the School of Education’s initial teacher education programmes.

In addition will also demonstrate:

• Strong teaching capability, including experience teaching undergraduate students and the ability to work effectively with both large and small groups
• The ability to contribute to graduate and postgraduate programmes, including supervision of Masters and PhD students
• An active or emerging research profile, demonstrated through publications, conference presentations or the quality of your doctoral or Masters research
• A commitment to innovative teaching methods, including online teaching and team-teaching approaches
• A commitment to culturally responsive pedagogies
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills
• The ability to contribute constructively to School, Division and University administration
• The ability to engage with existing and emerging theories, models and approaches in your relevant discipline
• Effective use of information and communication technologies
• Strong organisation and time management skills

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality academic programmes in social sciences in education and initial teacher education at undergraduate level, alongside a range of taught and research postgraduate programmes.

Our programmes are research-informed and delivered by high-quality academic staff to a diverse domestic and international student body. As a leader in education in Aotearoa New Zealand, we are committed to enhancing education through teaching, research and professional service.

The School is part of Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education, which brings together expertise across education, educational research and professional learning. The Division includes the Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, Te Whai Toi Tangata Institute of Professional Learning and Poutama Pounamu, alongside the School of Education. Together, these areas provide strong connections across teaching, research, professional learning, schools, communities and iwi.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on October 10, 2026

Requisition number: 1003888