Academic Staff Member Science programme
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity within the Centre for Applied Science for an Academic Staff Member on a one year fixed-term contract to provide cover during a staff member’s career break.
The successful applicant will teach across our Applied Science programmes, including delivering practical laboratory sessions. The role will start in January 2027, with teaching commencing in February.
This position is based at the Wintec City Campus, where you will join a supportive team committed to ākonga-centred learning that empowers students to progress confidently into higher-level study or employment.
In this role, you will:
• Facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences for science students.
• Instruct and mentor students in both theoretical concepts and practical laboratory skills.
• Supervise research students.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Stay current with industry and educational best practices.
• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities, including laboratory-based learning.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
• A Master’s degree majoring in chemistry (a PhD would be advantageous).
• Strong practical experience and confidence in the use of chromatography and spectroscopy techniques, including UV-Vis, FTIR, AAS, GC-MS, and HPLC.
• Teaching experience or adult education qualification
• Experience supervising undergraduate chemistry laboratories.
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students are supported in their educational journey.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a current NZ work permit
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
Wintec is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
We will be assessing applications as they come in, and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
