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Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education invites applications for this exciting opportunity to make a difference influencing current education teaching students to bring innovative Early Childhood Education (ECE) practices into all ECE providers.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will bring professional and academic experience to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and postgraduate supervision and maintain and develop original scholarship and research, as well as undertake professional/community/iwi service activities relevant to Early Childhood Education.

Along with teaching, your well-defined programme of research will help to advance research capacities, develop strategic cross and inter-disciplinary research initiatives and engage with the community. Those seeking an appointment at the Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor will have a record of academic leadership that includes mentorship, guidance, encouragement and support for other academic staff in the pursuit of their academic objectives and the development of their professional careers.

The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate’s relevant skills, knowledge and experience, the salary will be in the range of Lecturer from $87,500 to $104,322, Senior Lecturer from $107,177 to $140,599, or Associate Professor from $142,358 to $157,018 per year. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

Please see the links for detailed position descriptions: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or 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 need to be submitted online via the apply here function.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, or if applying at Lecturer level could be in the final stages of completion. You will bring a passion for, and expertise in Early Childhood Education (ECE). You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an understanding of how your research could enhance professional practice and community. If you are seeking a senior appointment (SL or AP), you will be expected to have a research and scholarship record of excellence at a national and international level, along with demonstrated excellence in teaching and successful postgraduate supervision experience in the broad discipline of Early Childhood Education.

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.

At Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, we embrace equity and diversity; therefore, we strongly encourage applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.

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 September 30, 2024.

Requisition number: 1001897

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