Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Mathematics Education

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking applications from outstanding candidates across the academic spectrum (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor) in Mathematics Education.

In this role, you will contribute to teaching, research, and service within initial teacher education programmes. You will deliver research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, support students in professional experience placements, and contribute to curriculum development.

At more senior levels, you will demonstrate academic leadership through mentoring colleagues, leading research initiatives, securing external funding, and contributing to School and University strategy. You will bring expertise in the New Zealand Curriculum and contemporary mathematics teaching practices, alongside a commitment to advancing research in mathematics education.

Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 per year 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, based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on these roles, please see the position descriptions for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor. If, after reviewing the position descriptions, you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Sally Peters, Head of School, at sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz

Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will have a PhD (completed or near completion for Lecturer level) in a relevant discipline and expertise in mathematics education within initial teacher education.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong teaching capability across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• An active or emerging research profile in mathematics education
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and current school practices
• Experience or potential in postgraduate supervision (level dependent)
• Ability to contribute to academic service and collegial collaboration

For senior appointments, you will bring:

• A sustained and high-quality research track record
• Experience securing research funding and leading research programmes
• Proven academic leadership and mentoring capability

In addition, you will value culturally responsive teaching and demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with an understanding of Māori and Pasifika perspectives in education.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education is a leader in initial teacher education and educational research in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our programmes are research-informed and delivered by high-quality academic staff to a diverse student body.

We are part of Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education, which brings together expertise across teaching, research, and professional learning, including strong connections with schools, communities, and iwi.

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 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

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 Thursday, 18 June 2026

Requisition number: 1003604