"Lecturer (Teaching & Admin) / Programme Lead, Master of Applied AI"

Job Details

Reference #31169Posted on13 Feb 2026Closes on01 Mar 2026 23:55Location(s)ChristchurchExpertiseEducation & Training, Engineering, Information Technology, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Tertiary TeachingJob level(s)Academic, ExperiencedWork type(s)Fixed term full-timeMore details (document)Position description 1PD Lecturer Teaching and Admin.pdf

Te Kura Pāngarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed-term position (3 years)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) / Online Programme Lead to coordinate the delivery of UC's Master of Applied AI Programme via the Tuihono UC | UC Online platform.

As the Online Programme Coordinator, you will play a key role in designing equitable and engaging online learning experiences that empower our learners | ākonga. You’ll bring strong subject matter knowledge together with pedagogical expertise and a talent for learner engagement, turning great ideas into impactful, high‑quality learning journeys.

You will lead the programme with clear strategic direction, ongoing quality assurance, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your work will ensure the curriculum remains highly relevant to industry needs and produces graduates ready to lead the effective and ethical application of AI across diverse sectors.

In this role, you will provide strategic and academic leadership for our applied artificial intelligence programmes, guiding curriculum design, online delivery, and the overall learner experience. You will oversee course performance, teaching quality, assessment, and moderation in alignment with university policies, while fostering strong industry partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and advisory board collaboration. Your leadership will support both the academic excellence and the reputation of the programme, contributing to effective recruitment and showcasing the value of our graduates.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have a Masters in an area related to applied artificial intelligence, data science or similar subject are with experience in a managerial or leadership role. You will also have:

• knowledge of recent developments in research / scholarship / creative work in the related field
• a PhD in a relevant field, would be an advantage
• demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, delivering effective teaching methods that enable a wide range of learners to succeed
• evidence of reflective learning and continuous professional development
• a willingness and desire to collaborate across the university and industry to create an outstanding curriculum and learning experience that draws interest
• a willingness to learn about bicultural and multicultural issues in Aotearoa New Zealand society and display a willingness to engage professionally with equity and diversity.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work collaboratively with both Tuihono UC | UC Online and Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering.

The Tuihono | UC Online team has grown and developed over recent years to allow a wide variety of courses previously only available on campus. The online learning team are dedicated to providing high-quality online courses for students, professionals, and lifelong learners.

For more information about Tuihono UC | UC Online, please visit UC Online | University of Canterbury

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering provides a collegial environment and we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and upholding the inherent values, cultural practices and traditions including te reo Māori, tikanga, and kawa as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

UC Benefits - we offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ 

Our Values: Manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.  

Impact in a City on the Rise - help UC’s research-intensive university advance accessible higher education and remove barriers.  As New Zealand’s fastest growing region, live where growth and lifestyle meet.  

Live in a vibrant central city, new cultural and events infrastructure, short commutes, and easy access to beaches, Alps and wineries.   

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 1 March 2026 (midnight, NZ time) 

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.  

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply 

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Rachel Montejo rachel.montejo@canterbury.ac.nz

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.