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Mō mātou - About us
Te mahi - The role
The English and Linguistics Programme is inviting applications for a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer position in Applied Linguistics/ TESOL. This position involves a combination of teaching, research, publication, and service.
The role will be informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an engagement with te reo, tikanga, and te aoMāori. The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in sociolinguistics and language education, including bilingualism and multilingualism, multilingual education, language-in-education policy, and TESOL curriculum and pedagogies that support linguistically diverse learners. They will have confidence and competency teaching in diverse cultural environments. Applicants with Aotearoa New Zealand teacher registration are strongly preferred.
The successful candidate will coordinate, teach, and/or co-teach a range of our linguistics and TESOL undergraduate and postgraduate papers from 100- to 500-level. You will take a foundational role in building and supporting the Master of TESOL postgraduate qualification in coordination with the TESOL Coordinator.
They will supervise research at Honours, MA, and PhD levels, while developing and maintaining a strong research profile of their own. They will seek external research funding, fulfill administrative roles, and undertake professional service activities that contribute to the overall effectiveness and standing of the programme, including community outreach through partnerships with schools and initiatives that support teacher professional learning.
Kā pūkeke me kā wheako - Skills and experience
The successful candidate is expected to hold a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics/ TESOL.
You will also have a proven track record of publications in Applied Linguistics/ TESOL, and the ability to teach across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate linguistics and TESOL papers and supervise postgraduate research.
Ideal candidates will also possess the following skills and experience:
- A commitment to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially.
- An excellent research and publication profile.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting the professional learning and development of pre-service and in-service language teachers, preferably within Aotearoa New Zealand.
- A commitment to fostering collaborative teaching and research relationships with Māori and/or Pasifika communities, and demonstrated multi-cultural competence in teaching.
- A commitment to a curriculum that includes gender-diverse, racially diverse, and neuro-diverse authors and topics in their teaching.
Pūroko - Further information
This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, and is available from February 2027.
The appointment ranges for this role are:
- Lecturer - $97,377 to $114,943 per annum.
- Senior Lecturer - $120,494 to $137,444 per annum.
Appointment level will be determined by the candidate's academic achievements, skills, and experience.
Tono - Application
Candidates are required to submit the following:
- A CV, including education and employment history.
- A letter of application outlining how you fit the role (max. 2 pages).
- 3-4 referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.
To submit your application, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601257 will close on 11:59pm (NZST) on Monday, 5 October.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
