Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent University, with a turnover of $1.1bn, including research revenue of over $200m generated across six diverse faculties and two large scale research institutes. With over 6,000 staff and over 40,000 students, the University of Auckland is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant and complex entities and one of NZ’s largest employers.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

We wish to appoint an Alice Griffin Lecturer in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literatures for a three-year term commencing before Semester 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach courses in Shakespeare and Early Modern Literatures, as well as a unit in one or both of our Stage One survey courses. They will also have the opportunity to develop a Stage 2/3 course in their area of specialty and supervise students in English and/or Drama at the BA (Hons) and MA levels.

The workload split is negotiable; a possible distribution would be 50% teaching, 10% service, and 40% research.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term position.
The remuneration for this role is $94,981 - $101,003, depending on the level of appointment. 

For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Situated within Te Pūtahi Mātauranga | The Faculty of Arts and Education, Te Puna Aronui | The School of Humanities - comprising the disciplines of Art History, Classical Studies and Ancient History, English and Drama, History, Philosophy, Media and Screen, Museums and Cultural Heritage, and Theological and Religious Studies - constitutes the largest concentrated unit of Humanities scholars in the nation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Candidates should have a PhD in English, Comparative Literature, Drama, or a closely related field in hand by the time the appointment begins.

An understanding of production requirements and the ability to supervise or direct a production course will be highly desirable, as is demonstrated achievement in research and a record of excellent teaching in a tertiary setting.

Applicants who successfully reach the interview stage will be expected to describe their approach to teaching Shakespeare and to discuss a proposal for a Stage 2/3 thematic course.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

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, staff subsidies on continuing education, 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 13 June 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above and in the position description. 

Please direct enquiries about this role to the Urumatoa o te Kura | Head of School, School of Humanities, Professor Kim Phillips, at [email protected].

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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