Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Biological Sciences (Quantitative and Field Ecology)

Te Kura Pūtaiao Koiora | School of Biological Science

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury

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

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We seek an ambitious colleague who will augment our existing strengths in quantitative ecology teaching, outreach, and research. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring skills, and have advanced understanding of, quantitative ecology and field ecology in a New Zealand setting. Applicants must have a strong laboratory and/or field component to their research, and address basic and/or applied questions, and the ability to work and lead interdisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research programme, for which there are a variety of basic and applied contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand. They will also develop research linkages with research institutes, industry, or charitable/community groups, and experience working with interdisciplinary teams in a New Zealand context would be advantageous. The University and School have a strong interest and strategic investment in environmental science, and we are especially motivated to receive applications from candidates who will be a key part of our research, teaching and community engagement in this field.

Mōu | Who You Are
Applicants should have a PhD or an appropriate equivalent qualification in biological sciences, an ability and willingness to deliver high quality teaching in quantitative and field ecology at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, and a commitment to do world-class research in an area complementary to current strengths within Te Kura Pūtaiao Koiora | School of Biological Sciences.

You will demonstrate the potential for academic excellence in teaching and research, be able to conduct innovative and effective lectures and laboratory/field classes from first year through postgraduate level, publish research at a high level as assessed by peer-reviewed publications, and, where appropriate, demonstrate impacts for community stakeholders. We are looking for an adaptable and collaborative colleague who can work with others to embrace opportunities that contribute to our mission.

The School has a strong commitment to the University's progressive and bicultural strategy, and we are highly motivated to receive applications from candidates with a knowledge of Te Ao Māori and te reo Māori and/or those with experience weaving Indigenous knowledge systems in their teaching and research.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kura Pūtaiao Koiora | The School of Biological Sciences has a strong national and international profile and has an excellent teaching and research infrastructure. We have well-established research programmes from molecular to whole-organism and ecological scales. We have strong linkages with other research institutes, and centres of research excellence, including Te Pūnaha Matatini and Bioprotection Aotearoa.

For more information about our School and team, please visit our .

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 (

) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme * flexible working arrangements

• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised
• 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.

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This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies:

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: [insert salary scale for rank]

Lecturer $92,334 - $111,388 p.a and Senior Lecturer $117,241 - $132,971 p.a.

The closing date for this position is: 26 May 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

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