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Teacher / Tutor
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Science, Technology or Microbiology
Teacher / Tutor
#48653
Remote / WFH
Auckland University of Technology
Job Description
Deliver impactful research through external funding, industry partnerships and strong publication outputs
Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with opportunities to shape curriculum and innovate
Champion culturally responsive practice in a collaborative academic environment
Permanent, full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus in beautiful Auckland
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, ****** orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Food Science at AUT
Food Science is a key discipline within our multidisciplinary School of Science, offering opportunities to contribute to innovative teaching and impactful research. Students can pursue advanced study through programmes such as the Master of Science (Food Science), working alongside internationally recognised, research-active staff. The discipline is further strengthened by the Centre of Future Foods and Health, which drives research and innovation. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, small class sizes, and preparing graduates to meet the evolving needs of the science workforce.
The School of Science brings together expertise across environmental and marine science, biological and biomedical sciences, medical diagnostics, psychology and neuroscience, chemistry, and food science. As part of AUT’s dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, the School is recognised for its supportive culture, strong industry connections, and focus on applied research that addresses real-world challenges in health, nutrition, and the environment.
To learn more about our department, click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/research/academic-departments/food-science
The Opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi
We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to make a significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service. We are open to expertise across areas relevant to our Food Science Discipline, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teaching and research in:
Food Science
Please see the position description available for more information.
What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funding possibilities, and with guidance available from senior scholars. School of Science management will also facilitate initial funds as a research start-up package for the appointee. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities - while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. A relocation package is also available for those needing to relocate to Auckland. To learn more about our competitive staff benefits, please click HERE.
1. Qualifications:
A completed PhD in Food Science (or a related field).
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field
2. Teaching:
An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience. (Lecturer)
More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Master's and/or PhD students. (Senior Lecturer)
3. Research:
An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available. (Lecturer)
More experienced candidates will already have a more established research programme and a proven research track record with quality publications and ideally also success in external funding bids. (Senior Lecturer)
Evidence of proactively pursuing external research income is desirable. (Lecturer)
Evidence of securing or contributing to external research income is desirable. (Senior Lecturer)
Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with opportunities to shape curriculum and innovate
Champion culturally responsive practice in a collaborative academic environment
Permanent, full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus in beautiful Auckland
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, ****** orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Food Science at AUT
Food Science is a key discipline within our multidisciplinary School of Science, offering opportunities to contribute to innovative teaching and impactful research. Students can pursue advanced study through programmes such as the Master of Science (Food Science), working alongside internationally recognised, research-active staff. The discipline is further strengthened by the Centre of Future Foods and Health, which drives research and innovation. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, small class sizes, and preparing graduates to meet the evolving needs of the science workforce.
The School of Science brings together expertise across environmental and marine science, biological and biomedical sciences, medical diagnostics, psychology and neuroscience, chemistry, and food science. As part of AUT’s dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, the School is recognised for its supportive culture, strong industry connections, and focus on applied research that addresses real-world challenges in health, nutrition, and the environment.
To learn more about our department, click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/research/academic-departments/food-science
The Opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi
We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to make a significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service. We are open to expertise across areas relevant to our Food Science Discipline, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teaching and research in:
Food Science
Please see the position description available for more information.
What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funding possibilities, and with guidance available from senior scholars. School of Science management will also facilitate initial funds as a research start-up package for the appointee. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities - while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. A relocation package is also available for those needing to relocate to Auckland. To learn more about our competitive staff benefits, please click HERE.
1. Qualifications:
A completed PhD in Food Science (or a related field).
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field
2. Teaching:
An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience. (Lecturer)
More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Master's and/or PhD students. (Senior Lecturer)
3. Research:
An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available. (Lecturer)
More experienced candidates will already have a more established research programme and a proven research track record with quality publications and ideally also success in external funding bids. (Senior Lecturer)
Evidence of proactively pursuing external research income is desirable. (Lecturer)
Evidence of securing or contributing to external research income is desirable. (Senior Lecturer)
