Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Ko te Whare Pūtaiao |The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 9,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers.

Te Kura Mātai Matū |The School of Chemical Sciences is the largest chemistry-related department in Aotearoa New Zealand, with over 30 permanent academic staff and over 100 PhD students. It has a very strong international reputation in chemical sciences research, with collaborations spanning the globe, and has high quality research infrastructure. We also have postgraduate programmes in Food Science, Forensic Science, Green Chemical Science and Wine Science that could provide collaborative research opportunities for successful candidates. The School has a commitment to teaching excellence, and building our connections with our community. We are striving to reflect the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme.

The University is in the heart of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, a harbour-side city with rich cultural diversity, beaches, islands, iconic volcanoes, and lush forests. Auckland is consistently ranked in the top tier in global quality of life surveys.

More information about the School and the researchers in our School can be found on our webpage: https://chemistry.auckland.ac.nz/

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint up to three new continuing academic faculty members at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level (depending on the appointee’s experience). Candidates in all fields of the chemical sciences will be considered on their merits, with the primary criteria for selection being potential for academic excellence, contribution to the school’s community and the teaching programme of the school. Preference will be given to candidates that complement the current research of the School of Chemical Sciences and have a clear vision of how their research plan will be implemented in a New Zealand context.

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), permanent position. The appointees may be asked to contribute to our offshore teaching commitments, which can include travel to other countries, as part of the role.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will be selected using the following criteria. Can you show that, relative to your career stage and opportunities:

• you are, or have the potential to become, a world-class researcher in your respective field in chemical sciences, with strong, independent research programs funded by external grants.
• you are, or have potential to become, a teacher that reflects the latest advances in general chemistry and your field, with a clear commitment to teaching excellence.
• you are interested and are, or have the potential to be, active in dimensions beyond research and teaching; for example, mentoring and advising students and colleagues, public outreach, engaging with industry, science communication. 
• you are collaborative and collegial, willing to support the successful operation of the school, and will be accessible to colleagues, research students and undergraduate students; and
• you have a high-level understanding of and commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in a university context.

Our ideal applicant will have a conferred PhD in Chemistry or related discipline.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and has significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours) Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave (salary range between L1 $91,328 – SL5 $133,386, depending on appointment level)

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, relocation support if required, and other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 25 June 2023 to be considered.

To apply for this role please upload the following documents.

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position A statement addressing each of the selection criteria and which includes: your research vision for the next 5 years, including the potential for collaborations within the School of Chemical Sciences or wider University of Auckland, and plans to obtain research funding support (1-2 pages). your teaching and supervision philosophy (1-2 pages); and
• a statement addressing your other contributions to your community, and your approaches to diversity and equity through research, teaching, and service (1-2 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor/manager). 
• Please look to the School’s webpage (https://chemistry.auckland.ac.nz) for further information, and contact the Head of School, Prof Duncan McGillivray (d.mcgillivray@auckland.ac.nz) if you have other questions. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz