Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Ko te Whare Pūtaiao |The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 9,000 students’ study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. 

Te Kura Mātai Matū |The School of Chemical Sciences is the largest chemistry-related department in Aotearoa New Zealand, with over 30 permanent academic staff and over 100 PhD students. It has a very strong international reputation in chemical sciences research, with collaborations spanning the globe, and has high quality research infrastructure. We also have postgraduate programmes in Food Science, Forensic Science, Green Chemical Science and Wine Science. The School has a commitment to teaching excellence and building our connections with our community. We are striving to reflect the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme.

The University is in the heart of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, a harbour-side city with rich cultural diversity, beaches, islands, iconic volcanoes, and lush forests. Auckland is consistently ranked in the top tier in global quality of life surveys.  

More information about the School and the researchers in our School can be found on our webpage: School of Chemical Sciences

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint a new continuing academic as a Professional Teaching Fellow, who will be initially responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of our undergraduate laboratory programme to provide a coherent, high quality and research (and scholarship of teaching and learning)-informed experience for our students that builds chemistry confidence, supports the lecture programme, and develops critical graduate profile skills including awareness of managing risk in a strong health, safety and sustainability environment. This work will be done in close collaboration with the directors of our undergraduate courses, and relevant technical staff. The appointee will also contributing to lecturing across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses (primarily in general chemistry and analytical chemistry) as required by the Head of School. This is a teaching-focussed role (non-research), and the successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring student support and curriculum delivery in in Chemistry, to ensure student success and retention and as well as leadership in supporting high quality teaching throughout the school, contributing to and informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning.

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), permanent position, based mainly on our City, but may also involve our other campuses.

**Note: the appointees will be asked to contribute to our offshore teaching commitments, which can include travel to other countries, as part of the role.

Remuneration range is $100,696 - $111,297 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description 

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will be selected using the following selection criteria. Can you show that, relative to your career stage and opportunities:

• You are, or have potential to become, a teacher who reflects the latest advances in science and chemical education with a clear commitment to teaching excellence, with experience in teaching general and analytical chemistry.
• You have demonstrated a clear interest in the design and delivery of high-quality laboratory and practical experiences in a tertiary setting, that are research (and scholarship of teaching and learning)-informed, build chemistry confidence, supports the lecture programme, and develops critical graduate profile skills including awareness of managing risk in a strong health, safety and sustainability environment.
• You are, or have potential to be, a leader in developing teaching excellence with impact on teaching practices within the University and for the field.
• You have demonstrated your ability to ensure that students from diverse chemistry backgrounds are able to thrive and progress in chemistry and that you are effective in sharing your own passion for the subject with them.
• You are interested and are, or have the potential to be, active in dimensions beyond teaching and student support; for example, mentoring and advising students and colleagues, public outreach, science communication. 

• You are collaborative and collegial, willing to support the successful operation of the School, and will be accessible to colleagues and students; and
• You have a high-level understanding of and commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in a university context.
• Our ideal applicant will have a conferred PhD in Chemistry or related discipline.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The 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 scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In 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 apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 30th June 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 Duncan McGillivray (Head of School – Chemical Sciences) via [email protected] 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**

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz