Lincoln University, Aotearoa New Zealand
Lecturer in Social Psychology
Research, teaching and supervision role in the domain of social psychology.
Mō te tūka | The role
Provide high quality teaching, research and supervision in the area of social psychology in order to complement and enhance the existing strengths and reputation of Lincoln University’s identified specialisations in parks, recreation and sport management; tourist behaviour; sustainability; and environmental management.
This position is based in the Department of Tourism, Sport and Society within the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design.
Key tasks of the role include:
- Initiate, develop and conduct high quality research.
- Advance and enhance the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Contribute to the supervision of postgraduate students’ research.
- Contribute to the wider functioning of the University.
- Add to extension and other professional activities related to the discipline.
This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln campus.
Remuneration for this position is as follows:
- Lecturer: Grade A6, $87,340 – $94,503
Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A completed PhD in Social Psychology, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
- A developing record of scholarly research and publication and/or creative work
- A research agenda that will complement and enhance the Faculty’s existing strengths in parks, recreation and sport management; tourist behaviour; sustainability; and environmental management
- Demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level
- Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Evidence of successfully attracting funding for research activities (preferred)
- Evidence of commitment to the use of technology and innovation to enhance teaching and research (preferred)
- Demonstrated commitment to Manaakitaka and Lincoln University values
Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you?
As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:
- Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
- Six weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
- Annual salary reviews
- Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses
- Free on-site car parking
- Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
- Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
- Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
- A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
- Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
- Access to various staff social groups and activities
- Great location – with new development, stunning gardens & greenery, three onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.
Mō mātou | About us
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University’s campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.
Lincoln University’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begin with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University has to Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.