Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Economics-2600331

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS | TE MĀTAURAKA OHAOHA

OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL | TE KURA PAKIHI

About our team | Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities ranked in the top 1% in the QS World University ranking. The Department of Economics is part of the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Otago Business School.

The Department of Economics is a research-intensive department with healthy Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD programmes. The Department values both excellent teaching and research and provides the resources and opportunities for lecturers to achieve both, including teaching loads that allow significant time for research.

The role | Te mahi

We invite applications for permanent, full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions from candidates in all fields of Economics, with particular encouragement for those specialising in Macroeconomics and Macroeconometrics.

The successful applicant will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching offered by the Department. Supervision of postgraduate research students at Master’s, DBA and PhD level is also part of this role. Candidates will be expected to develop an independent and productive research programme.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• A PhD degree in Economics is essential.

• Proven track record of publication in high-quality journals.

• Experience with external research funding application.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Candidates who have not yet fully developed these skills and experience should be able to provide evidence of their potential to do so if they were appointed to the position.

Further details | Pūroko

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university and is well-known for its collegiality and excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world. The vibrant city of Dunedin provides opportunities for relatively affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from art to outdoor activities.

We have up to four permanent, full-time (1 FTE) positions based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is $97,377 to $148,024 per annum.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Head of the Department of Economics, Professor Ronald Peeters, via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

Candidates are required to provide:

• A CV.

• A cover letter.

• 3 - 4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.

Candidates with less than two years post PhD are requested to provide a letter of recommendation from their supervisor. Please ask you supervisor to send this letter directly to hod.economics@otago.ac.nz

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600331 will close on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Additional Information

Contact:Professor Ronald Peeters

Position details:Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions:Guidelines

Further Information:Department Website

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Location:About Dunedin

Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status Permanent

Salary Level and Range Lecturer / Research Fellow ($97,377 to $114,943) or Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow ($120,494 to $137,444)

Organisation Economics