"Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Education - Disability and Inclusion"

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education invites applications for an exciting opportunity to lead our Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies. This role offers a unique chance to shape social change in the field of disability and inclusion through research and teaching across the breadth of our education programmes. We are particularly interested in applicants who can also contribute to special education within our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who brings both professional and academic experience, and who will become part of a team committed to excellence in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain and further develop original scholarship and research, while also engaging in professional, community, and iwi service activities relevant to disability and inclusion.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, your well-defined programme of research will play a key role in advancing research capacity, fostering strategic cross- and inter-disciplinary research initiatives, and building meaningful community engagement. You will demonstrate a strong record of academic leadership, including mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and support for other academic staff as they pursue their academic objectives and grow their professional careers.

The level of appointment will be determined based on the successful candidate's relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The salary range is $113,428 to $148,799 per year for a Senior Lecturer, or $150,661 to $166,176 per year for an Associate Professor. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), based at our Hamilton Campus.

Please see the links for detailed position descriptions: Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor.

If, after reading the position descriptions, you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Head of School, Professor Sally Peters by email on sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and bring a strong passion for, and expertise in, disability and inclusion studies. You will demonstrate a clear commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and show an understanding of how your research can enhance both professional practice and community outcomes. You will also be expected to have a record of research and scholarship excellence at both national and international levels, along with proven excellence in teaching and a successful track record of postgraduate supervision within the broad discipline of Human Development.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to both education and educational research. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality academic programmes at undergraduate level, and a range of programmes from across both taught and research postgraduate. Our programmes are research-informed and delivered through high quality academic staff catering for domestic and international students. As a leader of education in New Zealand, we are committed to enhancing education through teaching, research and professional services.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close on Monday, 16 March 2026

Requisition number: 1003298