Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology

Job type: 
Institution: 
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: 
Wellington
Country: 
New Zealand
Apply By (date): 
Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 11:45

Job Description

  • Have you got a strong record of published academic research?
  • Are you committed to providing high-quality research and teaching?
  • Do you have a PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology or a related discipline?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The appointee will be involved in developing, administering, and teaching into our undergraduate and postgraduate marine biology and ecology courses, including field-based courses. There will be an expectation to contribute to grow our marine biology programme, as well as recruit and supervise postgraduate students. A desire to establish or maintain an Aotearoa New Zealand-based research programme will be important, along with an ability to attract external research funding.

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver excellent teaching and contribute to course coordination across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 
  • Establish and develop your own research programme, including attracting external funding, providing postgraduate student supervision, and disseminating research findings.
  • Contribute to the strategic goals of the School of Biological Sciences, such as improving the student experience and recruiting and retaining underrepresented student groups. 
  • Contribute to service and leadership within the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab (VUCEL), School, Faculty, University and/or wider profession.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be motivated by a passion for Marine Biology and/or a related discipline and be committed to high-quality research and teaching.

Key requirements:  

  • A PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology or a related discipline.
  • Excellent teaching skills, with experience such as lecturing, leading tutorials, or the delivery of field or laboratory classes.
  • A strong record of published academic research.
  • Outstanding people and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work closely and collegially with other academic, technical, and administrative staff members to achieve the teaching goals of the School. 

Pūkenga - Lecturer Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary 

Pūkenga Matua – Senior Lecturer Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Janet Pitman (janet.pitman@vuw.ac.nz).

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. 

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

Discover Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora - School of Biological Sciences! Immerse yourself in innovative programs in biomedical science, biotechnology, and conservation biology. Collaborate with award-winning researchers driving breakthroughs in climate change and coral reef conservation. Be part of a vibrant community pushing the boundaries of biological sciences and making impactful discoveries!