The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching and administration requirements of the School, and in particular the primary and/or secondary initial teacher education programme, maintain and develop original scholarship and research and undertake professional and community service activities relevant to the profession or discipline. Evaluative visiting of students on practicum is required. A contribution to leadership will be expected in accordance with the level of appointment.

The appointee will be expected to teach in a number of papers in the Faculty’s programmes in Science Education, as well as contribute to the teaching of papers on the professional practice of teaching including the innovative uses of digital technologies for curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Applicants should indicate their particular discipline areas of strength.

A research record of sustained excellence and a recognised contribution to the academic field at a national and international level are essential. You will also have demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching including the ability to lecture to large numbers and conduct small group seminars and tutorials effectively, along with the ability to contribute to the graduate and postgraduate teaching programme. A PhD in a relevant discipline is essential.

Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Claire McLachlan, Head of School, Te Hononga, School of Curriculum and Pedagogy, telephone 0064 7 837 9452 or email:claire.mclachlan@waikato.ac.nz

Closing Date: 18 October 2017 (NZ time)

Vacancy number: 370085

For more information and to apply, visit www.jobs.waikato.ac.nz