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 8,000 students' study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers.  As a School, we  strive to provide a School that reflects 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.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao | Department of Physics is looking to hire a professional teaching fellow. Due to a pressing need to update our advanced teaching laboratories we have a fixed term opening for 18 months for the right candidate to deliver an improved and high-quality learning laboratory experience for our second- and third-year students. This exciting opportunity will provide the ideal candidate the chance to design and create laboratory experiments and guide students through their learning of experimental skills. The candidate will contribute to a team-teaching environment, educating the physicists of tomorrow. The ideal start date is the 1st August 2023 or earlier. For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), 18 months fixed term contract
Remuneration: PTF1 – PTF2 $96,823 - $107,016 per annum

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
At Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao | Department of Physics, we perform cutting-edge research across fundamental and applied physics. We work to understand how black holes are formed by massive stars, how the Earth’s climate is changing, and how bacterial colonies grow and thrive. We also use our knowledge of physics to create new tools and technologies, creating new devices for cubesats and building instruments to diagnose illnesses in living tissue.

We strive to provide a positive and supportive environment for all staff and students, and we particularly welcome applications from members of groups who are traditionally under-represented in the physical and mathematical sciences.

He kōrero mōu | About you
The professional teaching fellow will play a key role in the teaching of students within the department. We seek applicants with excellent collaborative skills with the ability to effectively mentor students, and who can contribute to an environment that supports equity and inclusion.

We are ideally seeking applicants with at least an MSc in physics or engineering as well as some experience of teaching physics.

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
With your application, please include your CV, a 3-page teaching profile and a 1-page equity and inclusion profile, and three contacts who will provide references.

We will be happy to answer any questions about this position; please contact Jan Eldridge, [email protected] for a confidential conversation.  Please note that we do not accept applications by email.

Applications will close on 14 July 2023.  Assessment of applications will begin as applications come in and continue until the position is filled.

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz