Lecturer in Sport Recreation and Exercise

• Fantastic opportunity to embark on or continue your tertiary teaching career in an applied context
• A people-focused work culture
• Opportunities to connect regularly with the broad sport, recreation and, exercise sector
• Fixed term 0.7FTE through to July 2025 

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well-equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

The Sport, Recreation, and Exercise team at Unitec has an exciting new role for someone who is passionate about exercise, from both a performance perspective and a community wellbeing perspective. The ideal candidate will have a background and experience in exercise prescription, with a passion for connecting with the community. The role involves teaching on our Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and on our Level 5 Diploma in Sport, Recreation, and Exercise. This is an amazing opportunity to start or continue your career in higher education with a team who have been delivering successful programmes in the field for over 25 years.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You'll come with the ability to teach in the field of sport, exercise, and recreation; specifically in applied exercise science plus you'll have:

• A relevant bachelor's degree in Sport, Recreation and Exercise and preferably a postgraduate qualification or a Masters in the field of Sport, Recreation, and Exercise.
• The knowledge and experience in exercise science, with a focus on exercise prescription and exercise physiology
• The ability to demonstrate confidence in teaching theory and practice in a vocational education setting
• Stakeholder and industry experience in the field
• An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

You'll be working as part of a close-knit teaching team within the School of Community Studies and will work alongside other teams across the organisation. Unitec is proud to offer a number of professional development and growth opportunities for our kaimahi/staff. 

We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of.

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online or if you have any questions prior to applying please email [email protected]  for a confidential kōrero.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. We will aim to contact all applicants within one week of the job closing date.

Unitec - part of Te Pūkenga is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.