Research and Science
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
The Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies (MBC) is a world leader in interdisciplinary research on the Pacific. Our research and engagements cover the whole Pacific region (including the Pacific Rim) and extends internationally to cover the globalised Pacific diaspora. The mission of the MBC is to promote and advance scholarship and understanding of the Pacific region, including Aotearoa New Zealand, its people, societies and cultures; histories; arts; politics; environment and resources; developments and future.To find out more visit Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies | University of Canterbury. We invite applications for two permanent academic positions in the area of Pacific Studies, appointable between the ranks of Lecturer to Associate Professor. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do As a Lecturer-Senior Lecturer you will contribute to teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses, including but not limited to Pacific Studies, to students from diverse backgrounds. You will also undertake postgraduate supervision and involvement in leading policy and projects. You will be able to demonstrate outcomes as an emerging researcher. As an Associate Professor you will be an outstanding teacher, supervisor and research leader with wide experience and expertise in applied policy and advanced research on regional issues. You will be expected to initiate income generating projects, developing courses related to undergraduate, postgraduate and professional practice modes. You will help co-ordinate existing or new research projects, such as the Pacific Regional Security Hub and/or Pacific People and Climate Observatory, established by the Pacific Strategy 2024-2030: Reshaping our oceanic horizon and constellation, to enhance Pacific research excellence and enrich transformational impact on Pacific communities and the region. You are expected to establish an externally funded research programme, to uplift engagement with stakeholders in in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific region. Preference will be given to Pacific scholars who have a good understanding of Pacific cultures, regional issues, and Indigenous knowledge in Pacific contexts. Mōu | Who You Are You will be an interdisciplinary scholar who has teaching and research interests and expertise in climate change, security, governance, geopolitics, transnational crime or sustainability within the Pacific region. You will also have:
- A Ph.D. in Pacific Studies or other relevant areas of interdisciplinary studies (applicants close to finalising their Ph.D. will also be considered).
- A strong understanding of Pacific communities, politics, environment, values, and epistemologies
- A commitment to reflective and culturally responsive teaching practice
- An active or emerging research portfolio with relevance to Pacific Studies
- A dedication to mentoring postgraduate students, particularly from Pacific backgrounds
- Have some experience in academic leadership and in securing research grants is desirable (commensurate with rank).
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. What we offer The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:
- relocation support
- five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
- UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
- widely accessible sabbatical provision
- generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
- University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
- a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
- flexible working arrangements
- supportive working environment
- professional development and study opportunities
- living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
- a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.
For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/ This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $92,334 - $111,388 p.a., Senior Lecturer $117,241 - $146,869 p.a., Associate Professor $152,541 - $164,429 p.a. The closing date for this position is: 27 June 2025 (midnight NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date. Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:
- a cover letter which includes a 2-3-page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
- a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).
We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. Job Details Reference # 26917
Posted on 06 Jun 2025
Closes on 27 Jun 2025 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Associate Professor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
Job level(s) Academic
Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time