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September 19, 2024

Massey University

Auckland City


Lecturer | Health Sciences

Job Description: 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 Health Sciences
Location: Auckland
Reports to: Head of School of Health Sciences
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer
Key relationships: Internal External
Head of School Students
School Administrator
Course Coordinators
School staff
Nursing staff
Colleagues across University

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

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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 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 Health Sciences is within the College of Health, Te Kura
Hauora Tangata. In line with the philosophy of hauora, we advocate for
improved health outcomes and our work influences national and
international health agendas. The School of Health Sciences includes staff
with expertise across a range of disciplines including Biomedical Sciences,
Public Health, Disability and Rehabilitation studies, Environmental Health,
Mental Health and Addiction, Health Promotion, and Occupational Health
and Safety.

Our research and teaching focuses on promoting health equity and
wellness and engaging in Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led practice. We have
expertise in health and social policy, clinical and bioactive substances,
Māori and Indigenous health, maternal and child health, healthy ageing,
mental health and addiction, epidemiology, and community health.

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.

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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
the communities we serve.
  • Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
  • 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
course 214202.

 Teach in 214201 and 168733.
 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 course -coordination responsibilities have
been assigned.

 Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-
related matters.

 Undertake teaching 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  Participation in team-based research as appropriate, to the level
Scholarship expected by the University’s Strategic Research Capability Policy.

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Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic
journals and other publications.

 Review research papers and other scholarly publications.
 Contribute to School/Institute/University seminars and workshops.
 Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services

for entry onto the Research Information Management System
(RIMS).

 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.

University Responsibilities
 Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees.
 Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching,

research, community service and administrative practices.
 Contribute to the development of a School/Institute environment

that values teamwork, cooperation and collegiality.
 Contribute to the administration of the School/Institute.
 Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and

development.
 Undertake other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:  Relevant Ph D (or equivalent) or other post-graduate qualification.
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 Qualifications Validation Check.
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