Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Take the next step in your Software Engineering career as you display your strong leadership and progress toward your research goals. This full-time role will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as the supervision of honours, graduate and postgraduate students. As a senior academic leader will be expected to maintain professional associations, establish, and promote collaborations with the industry, and contribute to outreach events.

Salary will be in the range of $103,303 to $135,517 for a Senior Lecturer, or for an Associate Professor is $137,213 to $151,343 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based at our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position descriptions for a Senior Lecturer here and Associate Professor here. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Annika Hinze, Head of School, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, on annika.hinze@waikato.ac.nz

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

We are seeking to grow our Software Engineering department with the addition of a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor who enhances our research strengths, creates engaging teaching experiences, and contributes to our outreach programmes.

You will hold a relevant PhD in Software Engineering and have demonstrated teaching and research experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of Masters and Doctoral students. Additionally, experience of leading a team of academic colleagues is strongly preferred as well as a willingness to contribute to both our Hamilton and Tauranga programmes.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Au Reikura - The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Waikato comprises five discipline groups. The Software Engineering group has research strengths in areas such as human-centred computing, internet of things, and software correctness. Software Engineering is closely aligned with the Computer Science programme where we have a strong presence in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. We offer a range of Software Engineering programmes, from the fully accredited Bachelor of Engineering to PhD level.

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.

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 Sunday, 19 May 2024.

Requisition number: 1001604

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