Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Agribusiness
We are seeking an outstanding academic to join our Agribusiness team at the University of Waikato. Whether you are an emerging scholar or an established leader in your field, you will play a key role in advancing research, teaching, and engagement in agribusiness.
You will contribute to the development of innovative, research-informed teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervise the next generation of agribusiness scholars. Your research will generate high-quality outputs that influence academic debates, inform policy and practice, and enhance the visibility of the University nationally and internationally.
Collaboration is central to this role - you will work collegially with colleagues across the School and Division and build partnerships with industry and academic networks. At more senior levels, you will demonstrate leadership through research impact, postgraduate supervision, mentoring of colleagues, and shaping the strategic direction of agribusiness education and research.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to academic excellence, industry relevance, and the future of agribusiness at Waikato.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based at our Hillcrest Campus. Salary will be commensurate with the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the position, with ranges as follows:
- Lecturer: $90,125 - $107,452
- Senior Lecturer: $110,392 - $128,508
- Associate Professor: $146,629 - $161,729
For more information on the role please see the position descriptions for the Lecturer, Senior Lecturer & Associate Professor. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Stuart Dillon, Executive Head of School at stuart.dillon@waikato.ac.nz.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.
You will hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Management, Strategy, Leadership, or Māori Business, and bring strong knowledge in these areas. You are an engaging teacher who uses innovative approaches to inspire students and support their success at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
You will have an emerging (Lecturer) or established (Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor) record of high-quality research, postgraduate supervision, and external funding success. Collegial and collaborative, you work effectively with diverse communities and demonstrate a commitment to cultural inclusivity and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
At more senior levels, you will also provide leadership, mentorship, and help shape the future direction of teaching and research in management and agribusiness.
The Waikato Management School sits within the Division of Management, one of New Zealand's leading business schools with a strong international reputation for research, teaching, and engagement. The School is committed to advancing innovative and impactful scholarship, supporting student success, and fostering strong links with industry, iwi, government, and international partners.
The University of Waikato provides a vibrant and inclusive environment, with a strong commitment to partnership with Māori, global engagement, and community impact. Professors in the School are expected to contribute to these goals by leading internationally recognised research, mentoring colleagues, enhancing teaching excellence, and strengthening connections with external stakeholders.
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