Senior Professional Practice Fellow/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - College of Education
University of Otago
TE KETE ARONUI/DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
TE KURA AKAU TAITOKA/COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Te Kura Akau Taitoka/The University of Otago College of Education is dedicated to the enhancement of educational practice through high-quality teaching, scholarship, research, professional leadership and community service, to benefit mokopuna, akoka, kaiako, whanau and the wider community (in local, national and international settings).
Te Kura Akau Taitoka is committed to teaching and learning practices that honour indigenous language, culture, and knowledge systems and promote equitable and successful educational outcomes for Maori and Pacific learners, their whanau, families, and communities. We especially value our relationship with Kai Tahu, who hold mana whenua status within our takiwa of Te Waipounamu, and who are the University’s principal Tiriti partner.
Te mahi/The role
We are looking to appoint two outstanding permanent staff: a full-time Pukeka/Pukeka Matua (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) with research expertise and specialist expertise in mathematics education AND a full-time Tauira Matamua Riteka Kaio (Senior Professional Practice Fellow) with expertise across the primary curriculum. The successful candidates will be able to teach across a range of curriculum areas, and to contribute to teaching across our Initial Teacher Education and Education Studies programmes. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to culturally sustaining practice. Expertise in Pacific education and/or proficiency in te reo Maori is highly desirable.
The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Initial Teacher Education and Education Studies papers. If appointed as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will also supervise postgraduate research students and develop your own programme of research. If you are a New Zealand registered teacher, you may also visit Initial Teacher Education students on professional experience.
These positions provide the opportunity to work within a collegial department, committed to upholding the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and dedicated to excellence in teacher education and educational research. The exact nature of the appointments will depend on the successful candidates’ skills and experience.
Ka Pukeka me ka Wheako/Skills and Experience
The successful candidates will be expected to have:
- Specialist expertise in mathematics education and/or primary curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching across a range of curriculum areas within Initial Teacher Education and Education Studies programmes.
- Understanding of and experience in the New Zealand education sector.
- Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to equal opportunity.
- A commitment to developing collaborative working relationships with colleagues and to supporting the University’s Maori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks.
- Expertise in Pacific education and/or proficiency in te reo Maori (desirable).
Pukeka/Pukeka Matua (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer)
As a Pukeka/Pukeka Matua (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer), you will be expected to actively engage in research. You will also be actively involved in the recruitment of new research students and applying for and receiving external research funding.
If appointed as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, to be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD degree.
- Demonstrated teaching experience at tertiary level.
- Relevant research experience and a corresponding publication record.
- New Zealand teacher registration and a current full practising certificate are desirable.
Tauira Matamua Riteka Kaio (Senior Professional Practice Fellow)
If appointed as a Tauira Matamua Riteka Kaio (Senior Professional Practice Fellow), you will be expected to contribute to our programmes in ways that reinforce and promote inter-dependence between teaching, research and professional practice.
If appointed as a Senior Professional Practice Fellow, to be successful in this role you will have:
- A Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification (desirable).
- A relevant teaching qualification and New Zealand teacher registration with a current full practising certificate.
- Relevant professional experience in a primary school setting.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting students to develop the knowledge and skills to work in culturally sustaining ways with Maori and Pacific communities.
Puroko/Further Details
We have two full-time, permanent positions in Otepoti, Dunedin.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Tono/Application
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
- CV.
- Cover letter.
- Names and email addresses of at least three referees.
To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601373 will close on Sunday 27 September 2026.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
