JOB DESCRIPTION
Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
You will teach a broad range of courses including hydrological processes and hazards as well as undertake original research in hydrological processes. Topics of interest, may include (but are not limited to) physical or geochemical processes across riverine, lacustrine and/or groundwater systems, such as dispersion and spreading of pollutants, hazard prediction and mitigation, and geomorphology. Proficiency in numerical modelling, statistical analyses and data visualisation techniques as relevant to hydrological processes are desirable. You will also contribute to the teaching, postgraduate supervision and administrative requirements of the School within the Earth and Environmental Sciences Programs.
Salary for a Lecturer will be in the range of $84,337 to $100,551 per year, or for a Senior Lecturer will be in the range of $103,303 to $120,255 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.
For more information on the role please see the position description for a Lecturer here or Senior Lecturer here. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Margaret Barbour, Dean of Te Aka Mātuatua – School of Science on email margaret.barbour@waikato.ac.nz
Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
You will be self-motivated, with a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a team member and to relate effectively and sensitively to students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Along with your PhD in a relevant discipline, you will also have:
- A track record of high-quality research publications
- Demonstrated teaching skills at tertiary level, including a commitment to effective student learning and to teaching innovation
- Ability to contribute to the graduate and postgraduate programme including the supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD students.
- Ability to attract research funding
- A proven ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
- Awareness of the value of Mātauranga Māori in science, and the value of Kaupapa Māori approaches to teaching
Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?
Te Aka Mātuatua – School of Science has a unifying commitment to the pursuit of outstanding science. We have access to not only world-class facilities, but some very unique natural environments. The School of Science includes research and teaching in the areas of Aquaculture, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. For more information about Te Aka Mātuatua, please visit us here.
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.
Anyone applying from overseas should be aware of immigration guidelines, 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 August 8, 2024
Requisition Number 1001774
