"Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Literacy Education"

• Competitive compensation, additional annual leave, up to 6.75% superannuation
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Make a meaningful contribution for students and teachers in schools within the NZ Education system

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Join us in shaping the future of Literacy Education!

The Division of Education at the University of Waikato invites applications for a role in Literacy Education. If you're passionate about transforming how literacy is taught, learned, and understood in Aotearoa New Zealand, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

In this role, you will help shape educational practice through research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You'll engage at the forefront of literacy learning and teacher education, contributing to innovative approaches that support diverse learners and communities.

We are especially interested in candidates with strong expertise in Literacy Education across varied learning contexts.

We are seeking a dynamic academic who combines strong scholarly capability with professional experience. You will join a collegial team committed to excellence in teaching (both face-to-face and online), research, postgraduate supervision, and meaningful engagement with schools, communities, and iwi.

The successful applicant will be expected to maintain and further develop a high-quality programme of original research and scholarship in literacy education, alongside active involvement in professional, community, and service activities relevant to the field.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, your established research profile will contribute to building research capacity within the Division, fostering strategic cross- and inter-disciplinary research initiatives, and strengthening community-engaged research partnerships. As a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, you will demonstrate academic leadership through mentorship, guidance, and support of colleagues, contributing to the development and progression of academic staff.

The level of appointment will be determined based on the successful candidate's relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The salary range is $96,153 to $110,407 for a Lecturer, $113,428 to $148,799 per year for a Senior Lecturer, or $150,661 to $166,176 per year for an Associate Professor. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), based at our Hamilton Campus.

Please see the links for detailed position descriptions: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor.

If, after reading the position descriptions, you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Head of School, Professor Sally Peters by email on sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz

All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

The ideal candidate will hold current NZ teaching registration, a PhD, and bring a strong passion for and expertise in literacy education. You will demonstrate a clear commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of how your research enhances educational practice and outcomes for learners, schools, and communities. As a Lecturer you will also have an established record of research, and for the Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor positions you will demonstrate scholarship excellence at national and international levels, alongside evidence of excellence in teaching and a successful track record of postgraduate supervision within literacy education and related fields.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to both education and educational research. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality Initial Teacher Education programmes at both undergraduate and graduate levels, further undergraduate programmes, and a range range of programmes from across both taught and research postgraduate study. Our programmes are research-informed and delivered through high-quality academic staff catering for domestic and international students. As a leader of education in New Zealand, we are committed to enhancing education through teaching, research and professional services.

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. Applicants must have or be able to gain the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued. 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 Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Requisition number: 1003323