Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Early Childhood Education

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec Institute of Technology Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka, we are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to Tiriti based partnership. We are focused on the aspirations of our diverse student communities. We are passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider community. Our students are well equipped for the future needs of employers, having experienced a mix of practice-based and classroom-based learning.

 

Te āheinga: The opportunity

We are proud of the history of our Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) as a strong field-based degree. Our early childhood teaching team are passionate about supporting our students to become excellent teachers who contribute significantly to early childhood education for our tamariki in Aotearoa.  

As a lecturer in the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) you will join a dynamic whānau committed to student success. You will contribute to creating an exceptional learning environment and be passionate about the significant place of early childhood education in the lives of young people in Aotearoa.

Please see the position description for more information. The additional Senior Lecturer Position Description can be provided on request. 

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lecturer/Senior Lecturer who can develop and deliver an innovative, engaging and relevant curriculum for students across our diverse student community. You will be a committed team player with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. A relevant master's qualification is essential. 

The successful candidate will have expertise in early childhood education and be research active in the field. You will have developed a strong reputation within early childhood communities and show an ability to lead in these environments.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated capability in supporting both Māori and Pacific learners as outlined in Te Whāriki and in accordance with Our Code, Our Standards. Experience in te reo Māori, and an ability to incorporate matauranga Māori will be evident in your teaching practice. Applicants with programme leadership expertise are particularly encouraged to apply.

Current full teacher certification is also required, along with a current NZ driver's licence.

The candidate must be vaccinated accordingly, in line with the NZ Immunisation Schedule and other Nationwide vaccination programmes

 

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

You will be located at our beautiful green campus in Mt Albert, Auckland joining a motivated team led by the values of Te Noho Kotahitanga. This is an exciting and rewarding role, where you will be joining a teaching team that genuinely care about the wellbeing and success of our tauira. The field-based nature of the programme provides the opportunity to regularly visit our students in early childhood centres during professional practice.

Additionally, Unitec offers a range of other benefits including Life Insurance and Income Protection, discounted gym membership and an on-site childcare facility. We operate in a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

 

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online. The position will begin in January 2022.

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 as soon as you are ready.

 

Unitec 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.