Lecturer Or Senior Lecturer In Marine Biology / Ecology

OverviewKorero mo te turanga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pukenga - Lecturer or Pukenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology / Ecology.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

We seek a candidate with a strong research focus on temperate rocky reef ecosystems, who will use our world-class Coastal Ecology Laboratory, including wet-lab, SCUBA diving, and boating facilities.

The appointee will be expected to develop, administer, and deliver outstanding teaching into our undergraduate and postgraduate marine biology and ecology courses, including field-based courses.

Familiarity, or the desire to become familiar, with tikanga and matauranga Maori in relation to marine research is expected.

The successful candidate will be expected to recruit and supervise postgraduate students and the ability to attract external research funding, and foster research collaborations that incorporate our unique place in Aotearoa and the Pacific.ResponsibilitiesDeliver excellent teaching and contribute to course coordination across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.Establish and develop your own research programme, including attracting external funding, providing postgraduate student supervision, and disseminating research findings.Contribute to the strategic goals of the School of Biological Sciences, such as improving the student experience and recruiting and retaining underrepresented student groups.Contribute to service and leadership within the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab (VUCEL), School, Faculty, University and / or wider profession.

O pumanawa - About youYou will be motivated by a passion for Marine Biology and / or a related discipline and be committed to high-quality research and teaching.QualificationsA PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology or a related discipline.Excellent teaching skills, with experience such as lecturing, leading tutorials, or the delivery of field or laboratory classes.A strong record of published academic research.Outstanding people and communication skills.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work closely and collegially with other academic, technical, and administrative staff members to achieve the teaching goals of the School.Pukenga - Lecturer Role description - Click here to see further information, including salaryPukenga Matua – Senior Lecturer Role description - Click here to see further information, including salarySalary : $89,326 to $135,265 per annum.Close date for vacancy : 11 October

• .Contact details for vacancy : If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Janet Pitman (
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How to apply : Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email.

Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

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