Lecturer to Associate Professor in AI and Digital Entrepreneurship

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by its unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Join New Zealand’s top-ranked and triple-crown accredited Auckland Business School, with an international reputation for shaping the future of research and teaching excellence, and be part of its continued growth as you embark on the next phase of your academic career in the following research areas:

• AI Within and Across Organisations
• Digital Entrepreneurship and Platform Strategy

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

With continued growth across the faculty, we seek to attract ambitious, collegial, and research-active academics with cross-disciplinary research interests in the adoption, management, and consequences of AI within and between organisations, who will light the path to new knowledge. Exploring how human–AI systems reshape decision-making, work design, and organisational capabilities, with a focus on responsible and inclusive digital transformation across individuals, teams, organisations, and inter-organisational ecosystems.

This opportunity also extends to those working on digital entrepreneurship and platform strategy, examining the creation, scaling, and governance of technology ventures and digital platforms. This includes how value is generated, captured, and distributed in data-intensive ecosystems, spanning growth pathways, ecosystem orchestration, and internationalisation through alliances and platforms. We are particularly interested in scholarship that connects governance, data practices, and organisational design with trust, learning, error recovery, and the distribution of benefits and risks, alongside responsible and inclusive value creation.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to be part of and collaborate with the Centre of Digital Enterprise (CODE).

In addition to growing your academic profile and reputation, you will also be committed to shaping and delivering an exceptional learning experience for students, contributing to an innovative teaching environment using a variety of methods. The appointee will have the opportunity to teach across related domains and courses, likely in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) and/or Management and International Business (MIB).

All candidates will bring the potential to contribute service and citizenship within and beyond the University, as well as to actively participate in Department, Faculty and University committees and activities.

The Business School attracts high-calibre students to our world-class undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We take pride in the excellence demonstrated by our internationally recognised scholars, who lead a vibrant research ecosystem supported by interdisciplinary research centres and a global network of visiting experts who contribute to both teaching and research.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position (subject to continuation).

Remuneration depends on experience and achievements, and will be aligned with our Academic Standards policy. It will be within the following ranges:

Lecturer (L): NZ$99,788 - NZ$119,204

Senior Lecturer (SL): NZ$126,863 - NZ$158,904

Associate Professor (AP): from NZ$165,808

For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be collegial, with an interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching, and have strong communication skills, able to articulate your plans and ideas.

You must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion if applying at Lecturer level) along with:

Potential (L) or proven (SL/AP) track record of:

• successfully delivering Under- and Postgraduate courses
• publications in top-ranked journals in relevant disciplines (e.g., ABDC A* or A-ranked or AJG 4*, 4 or 3-ranked journals)
• attracting funding from internal and external reputable funding schemes
• designing curriculum (part or entire course/programme)
• successfully supervising PhD and Masters students to completion in a relevant discipline.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As New Zealand’s largest, highest ranked and most comprehensive research intensive university, you will find the support to grow and the freedom to lead, charting ambitious research pathways with the backing of the University. We are committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent research, teaching, and campus facilities
• Generous Research & Study Leave
• Full range of research and leadership development programmes and mentoring support

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 01 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed and progressed to interview on a continuous basis, so please do not wait for the closing date to apply. We reserve the right to close advertising early if the positions are filled from applications already received.

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest and ability to relocate if required, CV, statement of your teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and a statement of the direction and ambition of your research programme, with a full publication, PG supervision and research grant record.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Ismail Golgeci (Deputy Head of Department, ISOM, MIB and Marketing) via [email protected]

Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but applications must be made online.