We are seeking a Lecturer in Criminology to join our team to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of sub-doctoral and PhD students, and to undertake high quality and impactful research.
This position offers the opportunity to build your academic career within a dynamic and successful Criminology programme. Criminology has grown significantly over the last ten years and represents one of the most popular majors in the Bachelor of Arts alongside growing postgraduate programmes.
Researchers and educators in Criminology at the University of Auckland take broadly critical approaches to the discipline, including an emphasis on Indigenous perspectives, restorative justice, hate crime, cybercrime, penology, gender, policing, prisons, cultural criminology, victimology and justice policies.
The successful candidate will have teaching and/or research expertise in one or more of the following areas: state crime and state harm; white collar crime and/or corporate crime; or green/environmental criminology. A track record of or capacity to engage in public and/or community activism is also desirable. The School of Social Sciences is seeking to grow the number of staff with methodological and theoretical expertise in Indigenous, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific and/or Asian epistemologies.
We are looking for a colleague who can develop successful pedagogical approaches to teaching large undergraduate classes as well as teaching into our growing postgraduate offerings in Criminology. Existing experience in postgraduate supervision or mentoring will be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be familiar with or open to learning about Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and be prepared to build or extend relationships with Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The University of Auckland occupies a unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. It is New Zealand's largest university and an international centre of learning and academic excellence. Auckland is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and rapidly growing city with a population of 1.8 million, and is the commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including stunning harbours and accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us to retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world in which to live.
We aspire to contribute to a fair, ethical, and sustainable society, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our foundational relationship with tangata whenua. The University is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars. We welcome applications from Māori and Pacific candidates, as well as other applicants that will enhance the diversity of our staff and strengthen our links with diverse communities.
The workload allocation for this position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent employment agreement (subject to continuation).
The full remuneration range is Lecture step 1: $99,788 - Lecture step 7: $119,204, depending on qualifications and experience. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity.
For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our city and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Additional Information
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University is committed to supporting your career with:
- Excellent research, teaching and campus facilities
- Generous Research & Study Leave
- Full range of research and leadership development programmes
- For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 18 October 2026.
Please include your cover letter and CV including research and teaching statement, full publication record, teaching record and summarised evaluations, and research grants received. Please identify three referees (who will not be contacted without your express permission).
Please reach out to Francis Collins, f.collins@auckland.ac.nz (Head of School) or Carisa Showden, c.showden@auckland.ac.nz (Deputy Head of School) for a confidential conversation. Please note that while we are happy to answer your questions, we do not accept applications by email.