Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Historyat The University of Waikato -
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- About the roleOur history programme has been proactive and effective in growing both research income and student numbers, so we are looking for this additional role to join our team to service the growth.
The programme has a vibrant student and staff culture, underpinned by a commitment to excellence and demonstrated by student success, research achievements and industry recognition.Te Kura Toi School of Arts is seeking a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in History.
The role contributes to teaching, postgraduate supervision and administration requirements of the History programme, maintains and develops original scholarship and research, and undertakes professional, community and iwi service activities relevant to the profession or discipline.We require your expert knowledge of History, with experience relevant to the level expected of Lecturer.
The four pillars of the role require:Teaching and Learning: Prepare and deliver innovative, research-informed lectures and assess student learningSupervision: Supervise honours, graduate and postgraduate studentsResearch: Build and maintain an active research programme, conduct quality research and contribute to knowledge development of your specialist areas through scholarship and publicationService and Administration: Carry out administration and service relevant to the roleSalary will be in the range of $90,125 to $144,817 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.For more information about the role, please refer to the position description links for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position.For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Senior Lecturer Charlotte Greenhalgh in History.
All applications need to be submitted online via the University portal.Ko wai koe?
- Who are you?You will bring expertise in Indigenous history.
You will have, or be completing, a PhD in History or a closely related discipline, with a developing or established research profile appropriate to the level of appointment.
Your expertise and experience will complement and build on the programme's undergraduate curriculum, postgraduate papers, postgraduate supervision and research work, especially in the fields of Māori and Indigenous histories.We strongly encourage applicants from Māori, Indigenous and Pacific communities with relevant capabilities to apply.Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about one of these roles but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to get in touch or apply.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Ko wai mātou?
- Who are we?The role of Te Kura Toi School of Arts is to teach at undergraduate, postgraduate and experiential (internship and externship) levels in the fields of Arts, including Environmental Planning, Humanities, Music, and Media and Creative Technologies, and to undertake research in these areas.
- Why should you apply for this position?We want you to be part of our success.
Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research.
Our rankings reflect these strengths.Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.
All applications need to be made online and applicants must be legally allowed to live and work in NZ in accordance with NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here.Ko te Tangata- For the PeopleThe University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research.
Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.Applications close on Monday, 16 February 2026Requisition number: 1003309