Lecturer (Teaching & Administration)

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering

Te Kura Pāngarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics

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

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer (Teaching & Administration) to support our programmes in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The team has a wide range of responsibilities including supporting students, teaching, tutoring, and developing resources. You will be involved with student support and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching into our programmes, both at UC’s Christchurch campus, and at offshore locations with our partner organisations.
• Support learners across multiple modes of delivery, including on-campus, distance, and online.
• Engage with the school’s Transnational Education (TNE) programme, with leadership and coordination responsibilities.
• Coordinate online and face-to-face engagement activities that support TNE students’ connection with UC and readiness for transfer.
• Be a first point of contact, providing pastoral care and programme support to international students coming in via our TNE pathway from our partner universities.

Special role requirements

This position includes teaching responsibilities offshore contributing to the joint education programme between University of Canterbury and Qufu Normal University, Shandong Province, China.

Mōu | Who You Are

You have expertise in data science and a passion for teaching, research, and supporting student success. You will bring:

• An MSc or PhD in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering effective teaching at tertiary level that allow a wide range of learners to succeed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective time management, and familiarity with digital technology.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students in a multicultural environment. Ability to provide academic, pastoral, and programme support to international tertiary students.
• A collegial approach and willingness to contribute to School and University service.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and respect for Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural heritage and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The School of Mathematics and Statistics sits at the heart of the University, teaching into programmes across campus and spanning a wide range of disciplines. We offer a variety of degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, and Data Science. We aspire to be a productive, dynamic, and inspiring community, committed to maintaining a collegial and supportive environment where staff at all career stages are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and do their best work.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We believe in creating a welcoming and empowering workplace where everyone feels valued. Our values of manaakitanga (care and respect), whanaungatanga (connection and belonging), and tiakitanga (stewardship and sustainability) guide our actions and reflect our dedication to fostering compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

We are deeply committed to accessible higher education and breaking down barriers related to distance, financial means, gender, or ethnicity. We empower our graduates and staff to make a real impact in their communities and beyond.

What We Offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

UC provides a flexible and family-friendly working environment with benefits that support well-being, career progression, and work-life balance, including:

• parental leave benefits with 9 weeks paid UC parental leave and 26 weeks Government paid parental leave,
• relocation support for international and domestic candidates,
• generous leave policies with five weeks annual leave and five additional university holidays,
• flexible working arrangements,
• opportunities for professional development and continuous learning,
• onsite paid childcare facilities to help balance work and family life,
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%),
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to facilities such as the recreation centre, Staff Club, and onsite cafés and eateries at discounted rates.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/.

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) $70,258 - $123,687.

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 28 June 2026 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

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, including your reflections on relevant multicultural aspects of student support and ways you could contribute to international student exchange and engagement in our School (maximum 1 page), and a statement outlining teaching philosophy, approach, and experience across different modes of delivery (maximum 1 page) (in one document);
• a resume.

Please note, there are only two upload fields, please amalgamate the above requested documents into two (preferably PDF) documents.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at [email protected]

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Clemency Montelle, Head of School, Mathematics and Statistics ([email protected]).

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

At the University of Canterbury, we strive for inclusivity and diversity. We understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. Our hiring decisions strive to go beyond traditional qualifications and job experience. If you're interested in applying but unsure about meeting all requirements or need extra support, please inform us. As part of our commitment to supporting academic career progression, we take proactive steps to removing barriers, addressing unconscious bias, promoting equity in decision-making and providing support for career progression, promotion and development. Join us in shaping the future of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science in an environment that values collaboration, inclusivity, and well-being.

Please note, this is an onsite position.

Job Details

Reference #

32434

Posted on

04 Jun 2026

Closes on

28 Jun 2026 23:55

Location(s)

Christchurch

Expertise

Education & Training, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

Job level(s)

Academic

Work type(s)

Continuing (Permanent) full-time