Lecturer in Geography

Hamilton, New Zealand

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Job Description

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Our Geography programme has been proactive and effective in growing both research income and student numbers, so we are looking for this additional role to join our team to service the growth. The programme has a vibrant student and staff culture, underpinned by the commitment to excellence and demonstrated by student success, research achievements and industry recognition.

Te Kura Toi School of Arts is seeking a part-time (0.6 FTE) Lecturer in Geography. The role is required to contribute to the teaching, postgraduate supervision and administration requirements of the Geography programme, maintain and develop original scholarship and research, and undertake professional/community/iwi service activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

We require your expert knowledge of Geography, with experience relevant to the level expected of Lecturer. The 4 pillars of the role require:

• Teaching and Learning: Preparing and delivering innovative, research-informed lectures and the assessment of that learning
• Supervision: Supervise honours, graduate and postgraduate students
• Research: Build and maintain an active research programme and conduct quality research and contribute to knowledge development of your specialist areas through scholarship and publication
• Service and Administration: Carry out administration and service relevant to the role

Salary will be in the range of $96,153 to $107,452 per year pro rata based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a part-time role (at 0.6 FTE, which equates to 22.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus. For more information about the role, please refer to the position description for the Lecturer position here.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dr Colin McLeay in Geography at colin.mcleay@waikato.ac.nz. All applications need to be submitted online via the University portal function.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will bring expertise in cultural geography. You will have a PhD in Geography or a closely related discipline, with a developing or established research profile appropriate to the level of appointment. Your expertise and experience will complement and build on the programme’s undergraduate curriculum, postgraduate papers, postgraduate supervisions, and research work, especially in the field of cultural geography.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The role of Te Kura Toi School of Arts is to teach at undergraduate, postgraduate and experiential (internship/externship) levels in the fields of Arts, including Environmental Planning, Humanities, Music, & Media and Creative Technologies, and to undertake research in these areas. The school offers a range of papers in Arts, at undergraduate, post-graduate and professional training levels.

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. All applications need to be made online and applicants need to be legally allowed 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 March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm

Requisition number: 1003474

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1003474
• Job Category Academic Teaching and Research
• Posting Date 02/27/2026, 02:40 AM
• Apply Before 03/06/2026, 03:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelors Degree
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Hillcrest Campus Tauranga CBD Campus