School of Science - Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences - City Campus

The School of Science is strengthening its research and teaching capabilities in ecosystem/ Global Change Ecology and is seeking applicants for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. Applicants with a strong analytical/modelling background and expertise in R are preferred.  

Key missions for the School of Science at AUT are promoting sustainability and ensuring a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Therefore, preference will also be given to applicants who can promote these aspirations in their teaching.

The primary roles within the School are to carry out internationally recognised research and to provide the highest quality undergraduate and postgraduate educational experience for students. Research and postgraduate student supervision are essential components of the position. The research will underpin teaching as well as advancing knowledge in ecology.

AUT is the second largest and most rapidly expanding university in New Zealand and the School of Science has been growing rapidly. This appointment is part of a strategic initiative by the School to strengthen its programmes in the Applied Ecology Department.

The successful applicant will have a PhD, excellent research credentials including publications in international journals of high standing, evidence of the highest quality teaching and a willingness to carry out some administrative duties.

Your ability to inspire, be creative and communicate your knowledge will be essential for success in this position.