Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching) in Biology

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Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching) in Biology

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Dec 13 01:36:25 2023
• Ref: 684

• Do you have a range of tertiary teaching experiences, such as lecturing, tutorials, and the delivery of laboratory and field classes?
• Have you got a PhD in any of the Biological Sciences or a related field?
• Are you an outstanding communicator with sound interpersonal skills?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching) in the School of Biological Sciences. This is a permanent, full-time position on the University’s Teaching Intensive Academic Career Pathway. As such, the key result areas are: Ako / Learning and Teaching; Ruawhetu / External Engagement; and Hautūtanga / Leadership.

The successful applicant will contribute to a range of courses within the School, as lecturer and course coordinator. Courses may include, but are not limited to, those within our Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science degrees. The successful applicant will develop into a leader of teaching and learning within our School, actively exploring and implementing advances in pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordination and associated administrative duties for Biology courses.
• Scholarly activity in the field of tertiary education.
• High quality and critically reflective teaching practice.
• Curriculum enhancement.
• Active support for increasing the participation and success of Māori, Pasifika and international students, people with disabilities, and other equity groups.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will embody the University’s core ethical values. You will be a motivated, student-focused individual who can take initiative and provide excellent teaching and support to students. You will be an excellent communicator, an innovator and a relationship builder. You will thrive in this busy and dynamic role.

Key Requirements:

• A range of tertiary teaching experiences, such as lecturing, tutorials, and the delivery of laboratory and/or field classes.
• Outstanding people and communication skills.
• A PhD in any of the Biological Sciences or a related field.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We are a dynamic, successful and collegial School, delivering high-quality teaching and research. If you are passionate and ambitious about teaching and learning in the Biological Sciences, then this is the role for you.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 14 January 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with the Head of School, A/Prof Janet Pitman ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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