About the role - Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow at our Tauranga campus, who will contribute quality teaching in lectures, tutorials, workshops and labs, postgraduate supervision and outreach. You will also contribute to teaching innovation, curriculum refreshment and alignment of learning activities and content between subjects across the School, by working collaboratively with other Teaching Fellows, Tutors, and relevant academics. This work will include ensuring alignment with the secondary school curriculum, ensuring a smooth transition for students into tertiary education.
For more information on our School please see our website Computing and Mathematical Sciences: University of Waikato.
Salary will be in the range $76,904 to $107,931 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week). For more information on the role please see the position description here. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Annika Hinze, Head of School at annika.hinze@waikato.ac.nz
Who are you? - Ko wai koe?
With a postgraduate qualification or industry experience in Computer Science or Software Engineering, you will be able to teach at a tertiary level through your technical ability and innovative teaching approach. You must have the ability to teach at all levels of study and have broad and in-depth knowledge in Computer Science, with practical expertise in Programming (C# and Java preferred).
You will have proven success in undergraduate teaching including the ability to conduct small group tutorials effectively as well as teach to larger numbers, along with the ability to contribute to the graduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. As the Tauranga campus expands there will be the opportunity to assist in supervision for Work-integrated Learning and as well as Ph D and Masters level students.
With the ability to work independently and as part of a small team in Tauranga, you will work collaboratively with your Hamilton based colleagues. A Ph D (or close to finishing at the time of application) in a relevant discipline area is required. We work closely with local industry and key community groups, ideally you will have previous experience working with similar collaborators.
Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with staff and students effectively. You will also have an interest and enthusiasm for community engagement and student recruitment.
Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?
The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences comprises a number of academic programmes including, Mathematics, Statistics/Data Analytics, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Design. The School offers a range of qualifications at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional training levels, which are delivered at the campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga, and online.
Why should you apply for this position? He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe?
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 must be online through the apply here function, (emailed applications will not be accepted). Applicants need to be legally allowed to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.
For the People - Ko te Tangata
The 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 Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Requisition number: 1001917
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