Lecturer (Teaching and Administration)

Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Science Faculty

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha invites applications for a full-time, continuing (permanent) position at the level of Lecturer – Teaching and Administration in the School of Earth and Environment (SEE) with expertise in environmental science.

In this role you will assist with delivery and design of classroom, laboratory, and field teaching. You will deploy lab and field skills to assist students with lab and field work. You will contribute to teaching in a range of courses in the environmental science programmes.

Duties Will Include

• Lecturing, support, and coordination of large undergraduate courses;
• Providing lab and field work support for students;
• Teaching and supporting undergraduate students’ work in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University of Canterbury and best-practice guidelines developed by SEE;
• Supporting students’ pastoral care needs and other requirements by connecting them to the relevant University support services; and
• Assisting and supporting environmental science teaching staff with the University’s online learning management system (LEARN), Course Management System, and other inward- and outward-facing platforms sharing relevant course- or programme-related information.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance teaching and administration in environmental science.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will hold a minimum of an Masters of Science, but ideally a PhD, in environmental science or a closely-related discipline, with proven experience in undertaking and teaching in the lab and in the field.

You Will Bring

• Experience running student labs and workshops;
• Experience and/or willingness to lead and coordinate tutors in large classes.
• Knowledge of and experience with lab and field techniques, ideally including analysing soils, plants, water quality, and contamination;
• Evidence of training in the theory and practice of science at a tertiary level;
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, delivering effective teaching that enables a wide range of learners to succeed;
• Evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development;
• Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori;
• Ability to collaborate with others within SEE and the wider university, and contribute to School, faculty, and university activities;
• Alignment with the University of Canterbury's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment; and
• Willingness to mentor and support student projects is required; experience doing so is desirable.

Desirable Skills You Could Bring Include

• Tertiary pedagogical training (e,g,, Fellow of the Higher Education Authority)
• Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga;
• Experience with Transnational Education, and international students;
• Mandarin spoken and written; and
• Industry and public sector engagement.

If you are passionate about advancing environmental science and ready to make a significant contribution to teaching, course organisation and supporting Tauira in environmental science and the School of Earth and Environment, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of environmental science at UC.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching with collaborative links with research groups and industry throughout New Zealand and internationally.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

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

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• 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 on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies $68,880p.a (1.01) - $98,800p.a. (3.01).

The closing date for this position is: 28 October 2026 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

• a cover letter that includes a 2–3-page statement outlining your teaching philosophy (combined)
• a CV that includes teaching, lab, and field experience and any research publications if applicable.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Jamie Shulmeister (Selection Committee Chair) at james.shulmeister@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.

Please note, this is an onsite position.