"Tutor or Senior Tutor"

School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Manawatū Campus - Massey University

About the role

The School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences is seeking a Tutor or Senior Tutor to join our team teaching at the School of International Education, Hebei University of Technology (HEBUT), China, and spending time between semesters at Massey University's Manawatū campus in Palmerston North. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

The purpose of this role is to provide teaching input into the Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology (CSIT) disciplines, particularly undergraduate teaching for an ongoing collaborative programme between the School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences at Massey University and the School of International Education at HEBUT.

The role will be based primarily at one of the HEBUT campuses in China (Langfang or Tianjin). You will be expected to be present at the HEBUT campus during teaching semesters. Up to four months of the year may be spent at Massey's Manawatū campus in Palmerston North (July - August and mid-December - February).

The language of instruction will be English.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and present lectures, tutorials, and other classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students in programmes offered or contributed to by the School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences.
• Provide teaching support in classroom and laboratory sessions to other teaching staff.
• Utilise, introduce, and develop modern teaching methods to enhance students' learning experiences and outcomes.
• Assist in supervising professional projects for undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with staff in other academic units to ensure CSIT service courses remain relevant and of high quality.

About you

You will hold a postgraduate qualification relevant to computer science or a related field, along with proven ability to teach international students at university level. You will also have previous experience delivering courses at university level.

You will be required to enter into a supplementary contract relating to provisions made by the University that enable you to carry out your duties in China.

To be appointable to this role, you must be eligible (or currently have the legal right) to work without restriction in both New Zealand and China. More information about this can be provided on request.

What's in it for you?

Given the unique nature of this opportunity, additional financial assistance will be provided to help with relocation and costs incurred while travelling to and living in China. More information about this assistance can be provided on request.

You will also receive:

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.
• Five University holidays each year in addition to annual leave.
• A subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your whānau.

Further enquiries

Further enquiries should be directed to Professor Hans Guesgen at H.W.Guesgen@massey.ac.nz

Closing date: 20 April 2026