Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching Pathway) - Primary Initial Teacher Education

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (TP) - Primary Initial Teacher Education

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university, with equity and excellence at the heart of our purpose and actions. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment, characterised by strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, primarily based at our three Auckland campuses.

The School of Education Te Kura Mātauranga in the Faculty of Culture and Society, Auckland University of Technology, is a leading provider of education programmes at both undergraduate and post‑graduate levels.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are seeking applications for suitably qualified lecturers / senior lecturers to support our Primary Education courses offered at our Akoranga, City or Manukau campuses. Applicants will have relevant recent professional teaching experience and demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This teaching‑focused role will primarily support students on school practicum, providing mentoring, supervision and assessment in collaboration with schools and colleagues.

Applicants will be engaged in educational scholarship that informs practice and seeks to make beneficial impacts to our education communities.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

AUT has generous leave allowances, excellent opportunities to engage with colleagues and industry and various staff benefits including free membership to AUT gyms. You'll join an open and collaborative environment that supports continued growth and development, and enhanced teaching and research practice.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV, please ensure you submit a cover letter explaining why this particular role – and AUT – is of interest to you.

Please Also Include

• A statement outlining your professional experience and curriculum / subject expertise and experience with supporting developing teachers.
• Confirmation of your current teacher registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council; the successful applicant will be expected to visit and assess student teachers on practicum.

This is a permanent teaching‑focused role. Applicants will hold at least a master's degree and preferably a doctoral degree.

Further information | Ētahi atu pārongo

Contact for academic enquiries : Dr Adrian Schoone, Head of School,

Contact for recruitment enquiries : Caroline Cranston, Recruitment Consultant –

Te rā aukati | Closing Date

14 November 2025 at 5pm

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference

93755

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio‑economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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