Lecturer - Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship

Lecturer - Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship-2400979

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL

About our team/Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities ranked in the top 1% in the QS World University ranking. The Department of Management is part of the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Otago Business School.

The Department of Management is committed to affording staff and students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of business and organisation from a Māori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori, the University of Otago Māori Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

The Department of Management cultivates a robust environment with thriving Undergraduate, Masters and PhD programs. It prioritises both exceptional teaching and research, offering resources and opportunities for lecturers to excel in both areas. This includes manageable teaching loads that allocate ample time for research activities. 

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Lecturer position. We seek applicants with expertise in the field of indigenous management and entrepreneurship. 

Preference will be given to candidates with primary or secondary expertise in traditional Pacific knowledges and business practices. Additional consideration will be given for demonstrated potential in advancing (i.e., leading the design and delivery of) innovative and culturally responsive teaching methods to create an engaging and student-centred learning environment that integrates real-world Pacific business practices and case studies into coursework, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Pacific businesses and entrepreneurs.

Successful candidates will advise and mentor students with academic learning activities and career goals related to business and entrepreneurship, with a sensitivity to Pacific cultural values and aspirations. Also, the successful applicant will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching offered by the Department. 

Supervision of postgraduate research students at Master’s, DBA and PhD level is also part of this role. 

Candidates will be expected to develop an independent and productive research programme in the areas of business, management and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on initiatives and research relevant to Pacific Indigenous communities.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

•    A PhD degree in a topic area related to Indigenous context, entrepreneurship, and methodologies is essential.
•    Proven track record of publication in high-quality journals.
•    Success in obtaining external research funding.
•    Demonstrated quality and commitment to teaching topics related to business and entrepreneurship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
•    Experience and commitment to engaging with industry and entrepreneurs in ways that can enhance student learning.

Candidates who have not yet fully developed these skills and experience should be able to provide evidence of their potential to do so if they were appointed to the position.

Further details/Pūroko

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities.

This is a full-time (1 FTE), permanent position.

The appointment range for a Lecturer is $90,902 to $107,300.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Diane Ruwhiu, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

Candidates are required to provide:
•    A CV
•    A cover letter
•    3 - 4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address

Candidates with less than two years post PhD are requested to provide a letter of recommendation from their supervisor. Please ask your supervisor to send this letter directly to [email protected].

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400979 will close on Sunday, 14 July 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Associate Professor Diane Ruwhiu

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 Lecturer / Research Fellow ($90,902 to $107,300)
Organisation
 Management
Job Function
 Teaching