Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences | Hamilton

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the teaching, postgraduate thesis supervision and administration requirements of the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences in accordance with University workload norms, as well as to develop original scholarship and research, and to undertake professional/community/iwi service activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

For more information about Division of Health please visit our website here. 

Salary for a Lecturer will range between $87,500 to $104,322 per year, or for a Senior Lecturer position will range between $107,177 to $140,599 per year, based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the roles please see the position descriptions via the links for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.  For a confidential conversation about the roles, please contact Professor Rhiannon Braund, Head of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at rhiannon.braund@waikato.ac.nz

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You possess a PhD, or equivalent qualification, in one of the biomedical sciences disciplines. There is a preference for applicants with research interests in computational molecular biology, computational medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutics. You thrive in a higher education environment, where you have demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching including the ability to lecture to large numbers and conduct small group seminars and tutorials effectively. You additionally have a track record of high-quality research publications and an established national and international research profile.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

We are the Division of Health and we’re passionate about research and teaching that leads to better and fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa, so that everyone thrives. We are committed to addressing health inequities and preventable diseases, with a particular focus on improving Māori and Pacific health outcomes. As a division, we are in a strong growth phase, with additional taught programmes and research activities being established in close collaboration with external stakeholders.

Our values are:

• Tōkeke – Equity is at the heart of everything we do

• Whakapiki ngātahi – Together we strive for better

• Whaitake – We’re relevant and practical

We also stand proudly behind our University moto, Ko Te Tangata – For the People. 

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. We have internationally recognised leadership and strength in Kaupapa Māori research and teaching. We are the university with the highest proportion of Māori students, enabling you to make a significant difference for Māori. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits these include flexible working, study opportunities, generous superannuation and leave provisions. 

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. All applications need to be made online and applicants need to be legally allowed to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Wednesday September 25, 2024

Requisition Number: 1001915