Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood to join our School of Education and Social Practice. The role involves undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervising research theses, and supervising / assessing student teachers on practicum. You will be encouraged to pursue your own research within early childhood and contribute to collaborative projects across the school, faculty, and university.

You will join a collegial and research-active Early Years Hub, home to initiatives that promote innovative teaching and impactful scholarship in early childhood, such as the Early Childhood Seminar Series, The First Years Ngā Tau Tuatahi, and the Centre for Global Childhoods.

This is a full time (40 hours per week), permanent position. The remuneration range for this role is between $97,831 - $142,883, depending on skills and experience. For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.

About you

You’ll be a registered and fully certificated teacher (NZ Teaching Council) with a PhD in education, psychology, or a related field. You’ll bring experience teaching in higher education, a developing research profile, and a strong commitment to research-led early childhood teaching.

• A passion for supporting student success across diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication and relational skills
• An ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
• Understanding of or experience working with Māori and / or Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
• A commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and research

What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through :

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 01 November 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

If you have any questions about this role please get in touch with Shareen Sapsworth via Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity and environment

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQI, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to

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