Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Arts Education – University of Waikato

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Arts Education – University of Waikato

• Institution: University of Waikato

• Academic Unit / Department: Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education, Division of Education

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 1003851

• Appointment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: NZD $92,603–$166,176 per year, depending on appointment level, skills, knowledge and experience

• Location: Hamilton, New Zealand

• Application Deadline: September 24, 2026, at 5:29 PM NZ time

📋 Overview of Role

The University of Waikato is seeking an academic in Arts Education and initial teacher education to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. The successful candidate will contribute to research-informed teaching, teacher education, postgraduate supervision and impactful scholarship across areas such as Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art.

The position is based at the Hamilton Campus and may include teaching online or at the Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Contribute to initial teacher education programmes and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

• Deliver research-informed teaching across relevant Arts Education areas.

• Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to postgraduate programmes.

• Maintain an active programme of research and scholarship appropriate to the level of appointment.

• Contribute to professional, community, iwi and outreach activities.

• Participate in School and University administration and academic service.

• Support innovative teaching approaches, including online and team teaching.

• Applicants with an established record of research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership may be considered for Associate Professor appointment.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Relevant PhD, or working towards completion at Lecturer level.

• Experience & Specializations: Expertise in Arts Education and initial teacher education, with strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and experience in primary and/or secondary settings.

• Demonstrated undergraduate teaching and teacher education mentoring experience.

• Experience with postgraduate teaching and supervision.

• Strong research and scholarship record, with research funding and postgraduate supervision experience appropriate to the appointment level.

• Strong communication, collaboration and time-management skills.

• Certifications / Licensure: Recognised teaching qualification and current New Zealand practising certificate, or willingness to obtain or renew one.

• Commitment to Māori and Pasifika perspectives, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: NZD $92,603–$166,176 per annum.

• Salary is determined according to the academic rank and the skills, knowledge and experience of the successful applicant.

• Permanent full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.

• University employment benefits are available to successful candidates.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Documentation demonstrating relevant teaching, research, scholarship and postgraduate supervision experience.

4. Evidence of relevant academic qualifications and teaching credentials, as applicable.

5. Other supporting information requested through the online application portal.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: University of Waikato Careers – Requisition 1003851

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Dianne Forbes, Head of School — dianne.forbes@waikato.ac.nz

• 📅 Deadline: September 24, 2026, at 5:29 PM NZ time

• Application Method: Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/