Lecturer (Teaching & Administration), Engineering and Technology Management Programmes

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed-Term position (approx. 3 years)

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Are you passionate about teaching and empowering the next generation of leaders? We have an exciting opportunity for a Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) to join UC's Engineering and Technology Management Programmes. This role focuses on teaching, developing innovative pedagogy, and fostering student success via the Tuihono UC | UC Online platform.

As a Pūkenga, you will lead engaging, dynamic online learning experiences, creating a strong sense of connection and community for students. You will champion flexible, effective course delivery while continuously enhancing your teaching practices to meet the evolving needs of online learners.

UC’s Engineering and Technology Management programmes prepare professional, highly skilled managers who bring integrated technical and business knowledge to deliver real-world value. By joining our team, you will inspire and guide students to become confident, impactful professionals.

If you are driven by excellence in teaching and committed to shaping the future of engineering and technology management, we would love to hear from you.

Please note this position is not a remote working role, you will be based on our Ilam, Christchurch campus.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have expertise and teaching experience in engineering management or technology management, informed by recent developments in research / scholarship / creative work, as well as:

• A Master’s degree in an area relating to Engineering Management, Technology Management or Product Management, along with relevant industry or teaching experience
• A PhD in a relevant field, would be an advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed
• Evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development
• A willingness to learn about bicultural and multicultural issues in Aotearoa New Zealand society, including a commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi, and display a willingness to engage professionally with equity and diversity.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work collaboratively with both Tuihono UC|UC Online and Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering.

The Tuihono UC|UC Online team has grown and developed over recent years to allow a wide variety of courses previously only available on campus. The online learning team provide high-quality online courses for students, professionals, and lifelong learners.

For more information about Tuihono UC | UC Online, please visit UC Online | University of Canterbury

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering provides a collegial environment, and we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and upholding the inherent values, cultural practices and traditions including te reo Māori, tikanga, and kawa as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive working environment
• Professional development and study opportunities
• Living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

The closing date for this position is: 3 February 2024 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

The salary range for this position on the Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) salary scale is NZ$66,874 - $117,730.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter, resume and a 'summary' of your experience in and philosophy around delivering online learning material (to be amalgamated with your cover letter or resume)

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to workatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact Lulu Barry, lulu.barry@canterbury.ac.nz 

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.