Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Te Kura Mātai Taiao | School of Environment is interested in a candidate with a specific teaching and learning focus on environmental data analysis, modelling, and Geographical Information Science. The appointee will be expected to coordinate and deliver courses in these areas and support students from diverse backgrounds and of varied abilities to develop technical and analytical skills. The role will also involve contributing to teaching elsewhere in our undergraduate programme and ensuring students gain practical experience with spatial analysis, data processing, and modelling. The role will include course coordination, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment design, lecturing, teaching tutorials, marking, advising, pastoral care of students, and course administration. The appointee will be expected to contribute to service roles within the School. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in an academic discipline relevant to environmental science, with preference given to candidates with a doctoral qualification. Experience in higher education teaching is essential.This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent positionRemuneration range is $103,717 - $136,470 per annum, dependent on skills and experienceFor more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamTe Kura Mātai Taiao | School of Environment is a multi-disciplinary department with more than fifty academic staff. We have international leaders across a range of research and teaching fields, including Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Science, Geography, Science in Society, and Sustainability.The appointee would be part of a team of Professional Teaching Fellows and Senior Tutors that support our teaching programmes through course coordination, lecturing, curriculum development and design, pedagogical innovation, and student mentoring. This team takes a leadership role in the School’s teaching innovation and excellence and encourages student well-being and learning. We strive to be an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars.Information on the School of Environment can be found at www.env.auckland.ac.nz.He kōrero mōu | About youYou will bring:A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (a doctorate is preferred).Experience in teaching at secondary or tertiary level, with a student-focused approach.A strong background in environmental science.Expertise in teaching and learning practices, including curriculum and assessment design.Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.Desirable attributes include:Demonstrated teaching innovation and use of technology to enhance learning.Experience sharing successful pedagogical practices with colleagues.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn 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.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online by the closing date of 27th October 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.  Please reach out to Robin Kearns (Head of School – Environment) via r.kearns@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found
