Senior Lecturer in Literacy Education

Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education

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 Te Kaupeka Ako | The Faculty of Education at the University of Canterbury is seeking to appoint a new colleague specialising in Literacy Education. This position is full-time and permanent. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching and research based in our Christchurch campus.

Mōu | Who You Are Applicants should be able to demonstrate their passion and experience in areas that align with the Faculty. Expertise in one of the following specialisms is highly desired: Supporting diverse literacy learners, Better Start literacy programme, bicultural practices to enhance literacy learning, or supporting struggling literacy learners. In addition, a second specialism, such as ESOL, mathematics, or te reo Māori would be highly desirable.

Skills To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD in Education, and have the following key skills and experience:
a strong international reputation in Education research and teaching, with a proven track record of publications in highly ranked journals
outstanding teaching skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality educational experiences
a demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders and make a positive impact on the local and global Education community
proven leadership skills, with a willingness and ability to take on leadership roles within the department, school, and university
An understanding of and the ability to apply bicultural (and /or cultural) competence in an Aotearoa New Zealand context, with examples of culturally responsive teaching practices
Innovative integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning practices

The Following Will Be Advantages For Applicants Experience with collaborative or team teaching
Experience teaching online
Experience working with Pasifika and/or Māori communities
Current New Zealand teacher registration

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
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 /canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

Role This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies:
Senior Lecturer: Grade 4.01 $117,241 to Grade 4.05 $132,971.

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 27 April 2025 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, the university will be closed from the 21-30 April for the Easter break. Applications will be reviewed after the break.

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 ***

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: ***

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
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