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    Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Teacher Education University of Canterbury   Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua Te Whakangungu Kaiako School of Teacher Education - Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako College of Education, Health and Human Development - Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Continuing (i.e. permanent) position Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu i te ako me te whakaako i ngā reo? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai te hunga i te tūranga pūkenga, pūkenga matua, ahorangai tuarua rānei i te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako o Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora. We have a vision of people prepared to make a difference: tangata tū, tangata ora The School of Teacher Education's Early Childhood team is a committed group of academics who make a difference by supporting the development of future teachers through their teaching, research, and partnerships with the early childhood sector. This team is excited to add a new colleague who will share their passion for inclusive education, commitment to bicultural education, and a community orientation in their work. Applications are invited from academics for a Teacher Education position based in the Early Childhood Sector. The role will be appointed at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, with a focus on contributing to pre-service Teacher Education programmes in early childhood, and leading and teaching postgraduate programmes and research initiatives in early childhood education within the School of Teacher Education. The School of Teacher Education The School of Teacher Education has a world-class staff who specialize across a variety of disciplines and theoretical areas. The college supports several research hubs and laboratories. The scholar in this position will also have working colleagues across the college as well as the university and within our communities. The School of Teacher Education offers exciting research and teaching opportunities through its new home in a world class facility, located in the heart of the University of Canterbury Ilam Campus. The Rehua building (where the School of Teacher Education is situated) was opened in 2019 and offers state of the art digital technologies and innovative learning and social spaces that encourage collaboration and multidisciplinary ways of working. Why UC The successful applicant will have opportunities for national and international conference travel to support their research and teaching activities and will have the opportunity to network with international leaders in Education, Health Sciences and a range of disciplines through the University's unique Erskine Fellowship and Canterbury Fellowship Scheme (which enables the University to host world leading academics) and through the University's academic staff exchange programmes with Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the UK. The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "People Prepared to Make a Difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

    Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Public Health Pūkenga/ Pūkenga Matua i te Mātai Hauora ā-Hapori Whānui School of Health Sciences - Te Kura Mātai Hauora College of Education, Health and Human Development - Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora University of Canterbury - Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Location: Christchurch, New Zealand - Ōtautahi, Aotearoa Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mātai hauora ā-hapori whānui? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai te hunga i te tūranga Pūkenga, Pūkenga Matua rānei i Te Kura Mātai Hauora i Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora. Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Continuing (i.e. permanent) position What You Will Do Applications are invited for an academic continuing position in Te Kura Mātai Hauora - School of Health Sciences in the subject area of Public Health. The holder of the position will provide major contributions to the delivery of coursework, research supervision, and administrative duties related to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within Health Sciences. Expertise will include at least one of the following areas: community focused health services, health programme design and evaluation, epidemiology, health informatics and/or population health in the areas of nutrition, diverse populations and/or addressing health inequities. Who You Are Applicants will have a PhD in in a health discipline consistent with the required expertise noted above and will be a leader in scholarly and research achievements. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a programme of research in their area of expertise. An active commitment to continuing professional development, including bicultural professional development, and applying that learning in everyday practice is expected. This includes a commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, the mana whenua. Ability in te reo Māori me āna tikanga would be an advantage. For applicants applying at Lecturer level you will be expected to have a doctoral degree, demonstrated expertise in the area/s noted above and show proficiency in its teaching. You will be active in research and scholarship, and, where appropriate, be involved in applications for funding to support that work. You will be beginning to attract students (and possibly research funding) and developing links nationally and/or internationally. You will be developing a track record of peer reviewed research publications, acquiring peer recognition for your research and scholarly work and making a contribution to the research environment at your university and engaging with potential end-users of your research. For applicants applying at Senior Lecturer level you will be expected to be an experienced academic staff member. You will have developed your own research and teaching interests and you will be becoming known nationally for your work. You will publish regularly in peer reviewed international journals or other appropriate outlets. Where appropriate you will have evidence of end-user or community interest in your work. You are likely to have edited collections of work or meeting proceedings, and applied for external research funding. You will have evidence of effective supervision of Master's Thesis and PhD students. You will also have been part of the organising committees of academic conferences or relevant meetings within a discipline. You should be starting to develop your role as an academic leader in your teaching and/or research speciality. Who You Will Work With Te Kura Mātai Hauora - School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and research activities that respond to the dynamic nature of the health sector and its workforce. These include the undergraduate Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and various population health and clinical endorsements within the Postgraduate Diploma and Masters of Health Sciences. Other postgraduate programmes include Child and Family Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, Sport Science, and Specialist Teaching. The School offers these exciting research and teaching opportunities through its new home, the Rehua building, a world class facility located in the heart of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury Ilam Campus with modern digital technologies and innovative learning and social spaces that encourage collaboration and multidisciplinary ways of working. UC is also a partner in Manawa, the new health research and education facility in Christchurch's Te Papa Hauora/Health Precinct; bringing together health researchers and PhD students to collaborate and innovate alongside Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB)clinical staff. Why UC Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "Tangata tū, tangata ora - people prepared to make a difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus    

    Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering or Geomechanics University of Canterbury   Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering or Geomechanics Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering College of Engineering University of Canterbury Christchurch, New Zealand Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Continuing (i.e. permanent) position What You Will Do Applications are invited for a full-time, continuing (i.e. permanent) position in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (which spans the range from assistant professor to associate professor in the US system) depending on the successful candidate's relevant research and teaching record. Who You Are Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline and have a demonstrated record of published research in geotechnical engineering or geomechanics. The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in geomechanics at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and will undertake research and supervision of postgraduate students. The appointee will also be expected to supervise Masters and Ph.D. students, establish a vigorous externally-funded analytical and/or experimental research programme, collaborate with others in the University, and contribute to Departmental activities. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the further development of the geomechanics programme in a dynamic and productive department. Research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: seismic geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, soil-structure interaction, geomechanics or geosynthetics. It is also desirable that the appointee will develop strong links with the design profession. Who You Will Work With The College of Engineering has just completed a 3 year long, $163 million investment of its engineering specialist laboratory wings and main teaching spaces. Staff and students now have access to some of the best modern facilities and technologies for teaching, learning and research in the southern hemisphere. Every area has been designed with the principles of highly flexible learning spaces, collaborative open areas and engineering on display. The Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering has a modern well-equipped geomechanics laboratory, excellent computer and library facilities within the University, and a strong commitment to top-level research. For information on the Department, please visit: http://www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz/ . Why UC The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of "People Prepared to Make a Difference". You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

      Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies and Leadership University of Canterbury   Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies and Leadership Pūkenga / Pūkenga Matua i te Ārahi Ako School of Educational Studies and Leadership - Te Kura Ārahi Ako College of Education, Health and Human Development - Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora Located in Christchurch, New Zealand - Ōtautahi, Aotearoa Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Fixed-term position (2 years) Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu i te ako me te rangahau i ngā akoranga mātauranga? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai te hunga i te tūranga Pūkenga, Pūkenga Matua rānei (e rua tau te roa) i Te Kura Ārahi Ako o Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora. What You Will Do UC has exciting opportunities for two fixed term academic positions, each for a two year term, in Te Kura Ārahi Ako - School of Educational Studies and Leadership including the development and implementation of a new degree programme for 2020. Come and join our dynamic team and launch this new programme: One EDSL position at the rank of Fixed Term Lecturer / Senior Lecturer will contribute to teaching and research in Educational Studies. Candidates with a background in psychology or e-learning will be highly regarded. This position, subject to the skills of the successful candidate, may also contribute to the teaching the new undergraduate programme the Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership. One EDSL position at the rank of Fixed Term Senior Lecturer will contribute to teaching and research in Educational Studies and Leadership in the development, implementation, coordination, teaching and research associated with UC's new Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership. Candidates with a background in critical youth studies, community psychology, and/ or e-learning will be highly regarded. In 2020 the School will be launching a new Undergraduate Programme (subject to CUAP approval) the Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership. This programme provides students with flexible pathway options towards becoming leaders in an area of personal interest in the context of community engagement and global citizenship. Students will become aware of youth movements and take leadership in shaping social and political futures, being biculturally competent and culturally responsive in their work with people and communities. The development of resilience, innovation and curiosity within and through the programme will equip students well for entrepreneurialism, employment and academic pathways, addressing local, national and global issues of concern for the young generation. Areas graduates are likely to find employment in include youth work and activism, NGOs, corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurs, humanitarian work, local and central government, church settings, iwi/hapū, education and training. These appointments are evidence of the commitment of the College, as well as the University to the continuing growth in research, teaching and service in this area. They align with the university's strategic intent to contribute to society through promoting a world-class learning environment known for attracting people with the greatest potential to make a difference. The School contributes to all levels of education in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Who You Will Work With Te Kura Ārahi Ako - School of Educational Studies and Leadership offers exciting research and teaching opportunities through its new home in a world class facility, located in the Rehua building in the heart of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury Ilam Campus. Rehua was opened in January 2019 and offers state of the art digital technologies and innovative learning and social spaces that encourage collaboration and multidisciplinary ways of working. The discipline of Education at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury is consistently ranked in the top 100 in the world (QS 2019 rankings). Why UC Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of tangata tū, tangata ora, people prepared to make a difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

    Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora College of Education, Health and Human Development Pūkenga Matua /Ahorangi Tuarua i te Mātauranga Māori Senior Lecturer /Associate Professor in Māturanga Māori Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako - School of Teacher Education Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōhou i te mātauranga Māori, i te oranga tonutanga o te tangata, me te rangahau? He pōwhiri atu tēnei nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai te hunga i te tūranga Pūkenga Matua, Ahorangi Tuarua rānei i Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako. Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Continuing (i.e., permanent) position What You Will Do Applications are invited for a senior academic position with a focus on mātauranga Māori at the level of Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer to Ahorangi Tuarua - Associate Professor. This position will lead in academic research across Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora - College of Education, Health and Human Development, contribute to courses/programmes offered in Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako - School of Teacher Education and provide leadership in postgraduate supervision of doctoral students. For information about the Teacher Education programmes, please visit School of Teacher Education Who You Are Applicants will have a doctorate in a related area, aligned with the needs of the College with respect to culturally responsive and sustaining teaching and learning and mātauranga Māori. The successful applicant will be a leader in scholarly achievements related to mātauranga Māori and demonstrate competence in te reo Māori. Considerable confidence in working with local iwi and runānga is required, together with an active commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, the mana whenua. The successful applicant will have an understanding of effective teaching methods and will have experience in teaching at tertiary level. Why UC Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of tangata tū, tangata ora: people prepared to make a difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. You will be located in Rehua in the heart of the campus. Rehua is the central hub for education, health, sport, leadership and entrepreneurship, where students from all disciplines are supported in their studies and professional and personal growth. Facilities include meeting and project rooms, breakout areas, a cultural function space, health clinics, a café, social spaces throughout the building's seven floors, a light-filled atrium connecting the north and south blocks, and a 'maker space' to create, invent and learn in. For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities, and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus The closing date for this position is: Monday, 10th June 2019 (midnight, NZ time)