Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Department of Management, Marketing and Tourism
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Located in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa | Christchurch, New Zealand

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We invite applications for a continuing position at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM). We seek to appoint an outstanding scholar to contribute to the development and growth of our HRM group within the Management, Marketing & Tourism department (MMT). The MMT department is one of three constituent departments in the UC Business School, and is one of the leading management departments within New Zealand. We seek applications from those who will support the University's strategic mission of 'engaging, empowering and making a difference'. Applicants conducting empirical research across any functional domain within the Human Resources Management field will be considered. However, we are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have a background in one or more of the following key areas:

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• International Human Resource Management
• HR Analytics/Data Analytic and Human Resources Information Systems

Knowledge of, or expertise in, New Zealand employment legislation and relations is also desirable.

Mōu | Who You Are
Applicants should have Ph.D. in a subject relevant to the position (applicants close to finalising their Ph.D. will also be considered). Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of empirically based publications in internationally recognised high-quality academic journals, some experience in the supervision of thesis students (commensurate with the academic rank being applied for) and have good teaching skills. Some experience in academic leadership and in securing research grants is desirable. Applicants should have experience and/or be willing to teach introductory and advanced courses in Human Resource Management primarily at undergraduate level, with the potential for some postgraduate teaching. Candidates with teaching experience in strategic HRM, international HRM and/or HR analytics will be favourably considered for the position.
You will be comfortable working in situations that require adaptability as we transform our teaching via judicious use of digital technology, and have an open-minded viewpoint that respects biculturalism, diversity, and inclusion.

Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School is committed to building bicultural capacity within the Business School, and knowledge of tikanga and depth of engagement with te ao Māori, or willingness to learn, would be an advantage. You will be motivated to promote UC's values which include whanaungatanga - valuing people and their differences; manaakitanga - extending care and empowering others; and tiakitanga - enhancing and nurturing our resources.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Nau mai, haere mai. The Department of Management, Marketing and Tourism is one of the leading business departments within New Zealand and is part of a larger Business School. The School is triple crown accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. We provide a collegial environment, and academic staff have access to generous internal research funding, sabbatical leave, and the world-renowned Erskine fellowship programme. 
For more information about the MMT team, please visit us here . More information on the current HRM staff can be found at HRM Contacts .

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Relocation support
• Generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• Research and study leave
• A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information please visit our Benefits page.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.
The Canterbury region, where UC's Business School is located, is rapidly transforming its economic base to meet the future needs of businesses and customers. New Zealand Trade & Enterprise has described Canterbury as an incubator for those with big aspirations.
Ōtautahi Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. Christchurch is a very desirable place to live. We have a lot of green space, great bike routes, and access to the sea and mountains all within one-hour drive from the city.

The closing date for this position is: 7th January 2024 (midnight NZ time)
This role will close upon successful appointment.  Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and conducting first stage, pre-screen online interviews shortly after review of applications.
Second stage, on campus interviews will take place mid-February 2024.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website and should include:

• a 'cover letter' including a 1-2 page statement indicating your research and teaching interests;
• a 'resume' which includes a list of relevant research publications;
• evidence of teaching effectiveness.

We do not accept applications by email; however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process. Please forward these to [email protected] /

For further information specifically about the role, please contact Associate Professor Sarah Wright, [email protected]

Job Details

Reference #	17751
Posted on	08 Nov 2023
Closes on	07 Jan 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Lecturer
Job level(s)	Academic
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)
Position description 1	HRM PD Lecturer.pdf
Position description 2	HRM PD Senior Lecturer.pdf
Position description 3
Position description 4

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