Lecturer, Earth System Science (School of Science)

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Job details

  • Reference #: 88464
  • Posted on: 05 Nov 2024
  • Closes on: 19 Nov 2024 23:55
  • Position: Lecturer
  • Campus: City Campus
  • School/Department: School of Science
  • Job level(s): Intermediate, Experienced
  • Employment type(s): Full-time permanent
  • More details (document): CPSL Earth System Science.pdf

As one of the world’s top 50 young universities and New Zealand’s newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We offer a stimulating teaching andAuckland University of Technology (AUT) research environment with strong connections to business, industry and community. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff, based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

AUT’s distinctive and multi-disciplinary School of Science/ Te Kura Pūtaiao, based on AUT’s City Campus, is part of AUT’s largest faculty – Health and Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora Pūtaiao. It is a great School to work in; we’re a vibrant and supportive community of scholars and excited to be entering a new phase of innovation and regeneration.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a permanent, full-time Lecturer with a focus on research and teaching, as well as the exciting opportunity to make leadership contributions to the development and delivery of a new Earth System Science programme. You’ll teach second year courses as assigned by the Deputy Head of School and have an open, engaging and collaborative attitude that is flexible to changing requirements. It is expected that the successful candidate will publish actively in their specialised field/s and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research. You will also seek external research funding, engage with business, the professions and the community, and contribute to School activities. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

Key skills and experience we are seeking:

  • Qualifications: We are specifically looking for candidates with a PhD in Earth System Science and expertise in hydro-meteorological hazard prediction models.
  • Research: Expertise in atmospheric processes that affect climate-related risks, and the use of artificial intelligence-based models for natural disaster risks mitigation. Candidates will have published in well ranked international journals and have an established pipeline of working papers.
  • Teaching: Previous university lecturing experience is required.

Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application.

Further Information:

  • Start Date: January 2025 (to be agreed with the successful candidate).
  • Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent, full-time appointment (37.5 hours per week).
  • Salary ranges: Lecturer – NZD $89,007 to $105,929 (specific step within ranges commensurate with relevant skills and experience).
  • For academic enquiries: Contact Associate Professor Kay Vopel, Deputy Head of School Science – kay.vopel@aut.ac.nzFor recruitment enquiries: Contact Mike Wood, AUT Executive Recruitment Partner – mike.wood@aut.ac.nz.

Our School of Science is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from all, including in particular, suitably qualified individuals from underrepresented groups.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19 November at 11.55pm.

Reference: 88464

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.


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