Lecturer in Sport Health & Physical Education

Job Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by its unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Education and Social Practice within Te Pūtahi Mātauranga | Faculty of Arts and Education is seeking a Lecturer in Sport, Health and Physical Education to join our collegial academic team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to teaching, research and service across the discipline, including the education of future teachers. You will contribute to the delivery and development of our programmes, supervise postgraduate students and develop an active programme of research, while building collaborative relationships across the School, Faculty and wider community.

We are particularly interested in applicants whose teaching and research expertise will complement the School's existing strengths in areas such as anatomy, exercise physiology, Health and Physical Education curriculum, games education or sport pedagogy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to curriculum development and supervising postgraduate students.
• Developing and maintaining an active programme of research, including scholarly publications, research collaborations and external funding opportunities.
• Building collaborative relationships across the School, Faculty and wider community to support teaching, research and service.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position (subject to continuation).

The workload split is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.

The salary range for this role is $99,788 - $119,204 per annum.

Remuneration depends on experience and achievements, and is aligned with our Academic Standards policy.

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are a collaborative academic with expertise in Sport, Health and Physical Education and a passion for educating future teachers. You bring a thoughtful, inclusive approach to your work and are committed to making a positive contribution through teaching, research and engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A PhD in Sport, Health or Physical Education.
• Experience teaching Sport, Health and Physical Education at the tertiary level.
• A developing or established research profile, with high-quality research outputs and the potential to contribute to collaborative research and external funding.
• Experience applying socially critical, inclusive and culturally responsive approaches within teaching, research or professional practice.
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As New Zealand’s largest, highest ranked and most comprehensive research intensive university, we are committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent research, teaching, and campus facilities
• Generous Research & Study Leave
• Full range of research and leadership development programmes

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 4 October to be considered.

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please direct enquiries to Associate Professor Alan Ovens (Discipline Leader, Sport, Health and Physical Education) via a.ovens@auckland.ac.nz. Please note while we are happy to answer your questions, we do not accept applications via email.

Additional Information

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