Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering

Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We invite applications for a continuing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Software Engineering (equivalent to Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the US academic System) to join our diverse and dynamic department.

You will teach into the growing Software Engineering undergraduate programme, which is accredited by Engineering New Zealand to the internationally recognised Washington Accord. You will also instruct at the postgraduate level and supervise research students.

You will develop a strong, externally funded research programme that complements the Department's present research activities, but is not limited to these topics. You will be encouraged to contribute and extend the department's extensive network of collaboration with researchers and industry both internationally and locally.

Finally, faculty staff are expected to participate in Departmental and University activities and administration, and collaborate with other academics in the Department's teaching and research activities.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will be expected to hold (or obtain) a Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science (or a closely aligned discipline) and have a demonstrated record of published research in Software Engineering (or a closely aligned discipline). The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in Software Engineering at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointee will also demonstrate a background in supervising final year undergraduate projects, Masters, and Ph.D. students (according to opportunity), an ability in collaborating with others in the University, and interest in contributing to Departmental, College, and University activities.

We encourage applications from candidates with a background in any area of Software Engineering research and teaching. This includes technical topics, such as software maintenance and evolution, software performance and reliability engineering, software testing). It also includes non-technical topics, such as agile software development practices in group project courses, coaching of teams, human factors in software engineering.

You will have an active commitment to upholding the attributes that underpin the University values: Tika (doing what is right, being professional, and maintaining high standards), Pono (being honest, truthful, and acting with integrity), and Aroha (being respectful, responsive, and empathetic).

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Tari Pūhanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko | Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a strong and forward-looking Department, dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching, and with collaborative links with research groups and industry throughout New Zealand and the world. The Department and University will assist in the development of a successful research programme and teaching portfolio. This may include, for example, support to start up research, and teaching training and mentoring.

For more information about our Department and team, please visit our website .

Please take a virtual tour of the Engineering  facilities.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -- Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. 

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

University of Canterbury is in 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 (which you can see from our School building) all within one-hour drive from the city.

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

• relocation support
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
• A unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programme
• generous annual leave provisions
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• 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 on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies:  

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a., Senior Lecturer $113,826 - $142,591 p.a.

The closing date for this position is: April 21st , 2024 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following required documents in a single, consolidated PDF file:

• cover letter
• full academic CV with contact information of three academic referees
• research statement highlighting recent research achievements and outlining future research plans (2-3 pages)
• teaching statement outlining your teaching philosophy and contributions, particularly with respect to Software Engineering (2-3 pages)

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at [email protected]

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Dr Miguel Morales ([email protected] )

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. 

 

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Job Details

Reference #	19482
Posted on	11 Mar 2024
Closes on	21 Apr 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job level(s)	Academic
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)
Position description 1	Lecturer CSSE PD 2024.pdf
Position description 2	Senior Lecturer CS PD 2024.pdf
Position description 3
Position description 4

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