Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physics
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Category: Non-tenure track faculty Institution: Victoria University of Wellington Department: School of Chemical and Physical Sciences Location: Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand Salary: $91,738 to $138,917 per annum |
Application deadline: 2026-09-11 Inquiries: Rob Keyzers Posted: 2026-08-13 Posted by: 0000-0001-9790-2972 |
Job Description
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physics to join Te Wānanga Matū - School of Chemical and Physical Sciences in a permanent, full-time position.
The appointee will be involved in developing, administering, and teaching into our undergraduate and postgraduate physics and space science courses. There will be an expectation to contribute and grow our physics and space science programmes, as well as recruit and supervise postgraduate students. Establishing or maintaining an Aotearoa New Zealand-based research programme will be important, along with an ability to attract external research funding.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver and coordinate high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses, implementing innovative teaching methods and mentoring students.
- Establish and/or develop a robust research program, secure external funding, supervise postgraduate students, and disseminate research findings.
- Contribute to the strategic goals of Te Wānanga Matū - School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, such as improving the student experience and recruiting and retaining underrepresented student groups.
- Contribute to service and leadership within the School, Faculty, University and/or wider profession.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be motivated by a passion for physics and be committed to high-quality research and teaching. We particularly encourage Māori and Pacific Peoples as well to apply.