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October 21, 2024

Unitec Institute of Technology

Mount Albert

FULL TIME & OTHER


Lecturer (Biodiversity)

Kia hiwa rā!
At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity
At Unitec, our School of Environmental and Animal Sciences provides an environment supportive of teaching, applied research and industry/community engagement within a range of programmes from certificate to postgraduate level. Facilities on campus include Te Puna Kararehe (Unitec's Animal Behaviour and Husbandry Centre), veterinary simulation clinic, molecular ecology laboratory, microbiology suite, greenhouse, growth room, butterfly house, herbarium and insect collection.
This position is for a lecturer within our biodiversity team. We are looking for applicants with a particular focus on traditional botany, mycology and biosystematics. A strong background in environmental policy, environmental impact assessments and consultancy will be advantageous.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You'll be able to demonstrate your commitment to excellence in learning and teaching, the provision of high-quality educational experiences for students, course administration, school and stakeholder engagement, and research.
You'll have:
  • An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
  • Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
  • High-level communication skills, expertise in the use of Excel and other database software and proven experience with academic policies, procedures and systems.
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification in biology, ecology, biodiversity, or similar. Please see above for specific skill set required.
  • Excellent skills in developing relationships with students and academic and practice colleagues, and the ability to work in a team.
  • Applicants must have a current full NZ driver licence


Tā mātau rourou: What we offer
We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.

Tono mai: How to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.
Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on 3rd of November 2024 at 17:00.
Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start 13th of January 2025. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.
Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Disclaimer: This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.
Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Job Details
Reference #
48575

Posted on
21 Oct 2024

Closes on
03 Nov 2024 17:00

Location(s)
Mt Albert

Expertise
Lecturing

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent - Full time

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