Job Description: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to enhance the learning and
qualifications outcomes of Massey University’s students and the
scholarly programme of teaching, research and publication, undertaking
postgraduate research supervision, and by providing administrative and
professional service to the university and the broader academic,
professional and general communities.
Department: School of People Environment and Planning
Location: Manawatū
Reports to: Head of School PEP
Responsible for: Nil.
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer /Senior Lecturer – Geographic Information Systems
Key relationships: Internal
Head of School


Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.

We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we
uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its
principles through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation
but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.

Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on
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respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we
do, but by how we do it.
About this area The School of PEP is a multi-disciplinary school located in the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University. The School is
comprised of a range of traditional social science disciplines (Geography,
Anthropology, Sociology and Politics) as well as an accredited professional
programme (Resource and Environmental Planning) and professional -
adjacent programmes (Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Institute
of Development Studies, and Museum Studies).

Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the

people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates
that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings. At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our students/

stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit to

ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

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• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Teaching • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes
of teaching and delivery mediums, including through electronic and
on-line technologies.

• Design and develop the academic and administrative content of

courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and
processes.

• Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of

all papers allocated from the University’s Integrated Paper
Programme (IPP).

• Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that

course materials are regularly updated.

• Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of tutors/senior

tutors, graduate assistants and technical support personnel.

• Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of

course design and delivery.

• Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all

papers/courses for which paper-coordination responsibilities have
been assigned.

• Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-

related matters.

• Undertake teaching on each of Massey University’s campuses as

required and through distance education.
Supervision • Contribute to the University degree completions and success by
supervising the research activities of undergraduate and
postgraduate students, including postgraduate research projects
and theses.

Research and • Undertake an active and appropriate programme of academic
Scholarship research, including participation in team-based research as
appropriate, to the level expected by the University’s Strategic
Research Capability Policy.

• Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic

journals and other publications - including creative research outputs
if in the area of creative or expressive arts.

• Review research papers and other scholarly publications.
• Participate in and present research at academic conferences.
• Contribute to School/Institute/University seminars and workshops
• Seek research funding where there is an opportunity to do so
• Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services

for entry onto the Research Information Management System
(RIMS)
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• Periodically enter updated ‘Peer Esteem’ and ‘Contributions to the

Research Environment’ information onto RIMS Service
Service to the Community

• Participate in community service activities that further advance the

profession or field and which are consistent with the University’s
charter and strategic goals.

• Assist the School/Institute to develop and strengthen relationships

with professional and stakeholder communities as appropriate.

• Contribute to the broader community and society through the

University’s obligations under the Education Act to fulfil “the role as
critic and conscience of society”.

• Assist the School/Institute/University to develop an environment

which gives effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. development.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: • Relevant Ph D (or equivalent) or other post-graduate qualification.
NB. Appointments made where the required qualification is close to
completion will require completion within a specified timeframe as a
condition of appointment.
Experience: • Demonstrated teaching and research experience in a university or
other tertiary teaching environment.

• Experienced in the use of electronic and on-line technologies in

blended and distance teaching delivery Pre-employment checks
Essential • Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)
Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
• Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.



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