Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education invites applications for this exciting opportunity to provide academic leadership and mentoring in teaching, research, and service.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who will bring a research and scholarship record of sustained excellence and a recognized contribution to STEM Education, especially Mathematics Education, at a national and international level. The role offers the opportunity to bring professional and academic experience as part of a team dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. You will maintain and develop original scholarship and research, as well as undertake professional, community, and iwi service activities in the STEM Education field.
Along with teaching, your well-defined programme of research will help advance research capacities, develop strategic cross and inter-disciplinary research initiatives, and engage with schools and other communities. You will have a record of academic leadership that includes mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and support for other academic staff in the pursuit of their academic objectives and the development of their professional careers.
Please see the detailed position descriptions for the Associate Professor and Professor roles. This role is based on our Tauranga campus.
The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. Salary for an Associate Professor will be from $142,358 to $157,018 per year, and a Professor will be a minimum of $159,950 per year. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Sally Peters, Head of School, at sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz
Ko wai koe? - Who are you?
In addition to a PhD qualification in a relevant field, you will have a passion for teaching our students, with experience in teaching STEM Education, especially in Mathematics Education, and extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and pedagogy in primary and/or secondary schools.
You will also demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of how your research could enhance professional practice in education and the community. As a Senior Academic professional, you are expected to have a research and scholarship record of excellence at a national and international level, along with demonstrated excellence in teaching and successful postgraduate supervision experience.
Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?
Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to both education and educational research. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality academic programmes at the undergraduate level and a range of programmes from across both taught and research postgraduate studies. Our programmes are research-informed and delivered through high-quality academic staff catering to domestic and international students. As a leader in education in New Zealand, we are committed to enhancing education through teaching, research, and professional services.
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 1 December 2024.
Requisition number: 1002018
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