Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi me te Taiao | Civil and Environmental Engineering

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Applications are invited for a position in structural engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant and Associate Professor in US-based systems) depending on the successful candidate’s relevant experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for exceptional early-career researchers to join our structural and earthquake engineering team in a strong and dynamic department. We are interested in candidates that either (i) further grow existing expertise in seismic engineering or (ii) expand on the expertise of current structural engineering academic faculty, including into the areas of: seismic design of timber structures; digital transformations in structural engineering; advancement and innovations in design of building systems and non-structural components; advanced manufacturing techniques, and multi-hazard resilience of structures

The successful applicant will contribute to teaching traditional core structural undergraduate courses and developing new courses at the postgraduate level. The successful applicant will develop a strong, externally-funded research programme and be expected to collaborate with other academics in the Department’s teaching and research activities, complementing the current research activities of the Department in structural engineering and likely engaging in inter-disciplinary collaborations with other groups in the Department and University more broadly. The appointee will be expected to develop links with and contribute to the wider engineering profession at local, national and international levels.

Mōu | Who You Are

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have a demonstrated record of relevant published research in internationally recognised journals of the highest quality. The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in structural engineering at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed.

The appointee will also demonstrate a background, where appropriate given their experience, in supervising undergraduate projects, Masters and Ph.D. students, an ability to collaborate with others in the University, and interest in contributing to Departmental, Faculty, and University activities. Industry experience as a practicing engineer will be an advantage.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The role of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high-quality teaching.

The successful appointee will have access to a range of research facilities (with technical staff) and expertise in related disciplines. The Faculty of Engineering has just completed a $163 million investment of its engineering specialist laboratory wings and main teaching spaces. Staff and students now have access to some of the best modern facilities and technologies for research and teaching in the southern hemisphere. Every area has been designed with the principles of research collaboration and highly flexible learning.

Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world. A qualification from us is recognised globally and opens doors to employment on premier projects all over the world.

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora – Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• relocation support
• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $135,630, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar $141,600 - $149,806.

The closing date for this position is: Tuesday, 30 June 2026 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

1. a 1-page cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining your research interests and goals, and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement (combined)
2. a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

Please note, only 2 documents can be uploaded in the application process.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

Professor Brendan Bradley, Brendon.bradley@canterbury.ac.nz

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.