Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Arts Education

Shape the future of Arts Education through research-informed teaching, teacher education, postgraduate supervision and impactful scholarship.

• Research-informed teaching and scholarship
• Shape the future of Arts Education
• Work within a diverse, research-active School

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed academic to join Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education at the University of Waikato as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Arts Education.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the teaching, research and professional activities of a School committed to enhancing education through high-quality teaching, research and professional service. The successful applicant will contribute to our initial teacher education programmes, with expertise in Arts Education within areas such as Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art.

You will contribute to research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise postgraduate students, and maintain an active programme of research and scholarship. The role also includes opportunities to contribute to professional, community, iwi and outreach activities, as well as School and University administration.

The position is based in Hamilton and may involve teaching online or at both our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses. The role reports to the Head of School Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education.

Salary will be dependent of the level appointment in the range of $92,603 to $166,176 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours a week), based at our Hamilton Campus.

For more information on the role please see the links for detailed position descriptions Lecturer , Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor .

If, after reading the position descriptions, you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Head of School, Dianne Forbes at [email hidden] .

All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

We are seeking an academic with expertise in Arts Education and initial teacher education, with strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and experience across primary and/or secondary settings.

You will bring

• A relevant PhD or be working towards completion at Lecturer level.
• A recognised teaching qualification and current NZ practising certificate, or willingness to obtain/renew one.
• Demonstrated undergraduate teaching and teacher education mentoring experience.
• Experience contributing to postgraduate teaching and supervision.
• A commitment to innovative teaching, including online and team teaching.
• A strong research and scholarship record, with research funding and postgraduate supervision experience appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Strong communication, collaboration and time-management skills.
• A commitment to Māori and Pasifika perspectives, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

Applicants with a strong academic profile and an established record of research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership may be considered for appointment at Associate Professor level.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to education and educational research. Within the Division, Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers programmes in initial teacher education and a range of other education-related disciplines, with undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes.

The School's programmes are research-informed and delivered by high-quality academic staff to domestic and international students. As a leader of education in New Zealand, the School is committed to enhancing education through teaching, research and professional services.

The Division also includes the Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, Te Whai Toi Tangata Institute of Professional Learning and Poutama Pounamu, which promotes contexts for change where equity, excellence and belonging can be realised.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits .

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here .

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Thursday 24 th September 2026

Requisition number : 1003851