Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Geographic Information Science, Palmerston North

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Geographic Information Science

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Palmerston North


Salary

$81  -  $144 k/yr


Job Description

Position Overview

The School of People, Environment, and Planning (PEP) at Massey University is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary school within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer a range of traditional social science disciplines, including Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Politics, as well as professional and professional-adjacent programmes such as Resource and Environmental Planning, the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, the Institute of Development Studies, and Museum Studies.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to support the design, development, and delivery of our Geographic Information Science (GIS) courses. This is an ongoing, full-time position based at our Palmerston North campus.

About the Role:

  • Teach and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate courses in GIS.
  • Provide leadership for the Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science.
  • Engage in research, with a preference for expertise in urban, environmental, or climate change fields.
  • Contribute to the Geography discipline, which has strong connections with Resource and Environmental Planning and other disciplines within the School.


Qualifications and Expertise:

  • PhD in a relevant field.
  • Strong knowledge and skills in spatial data structures, cartography, programming, spatial statistics, and spatial data analysis.
  • Research expertise in the urban, environmental, or climate change space is particularly desirable.


Salary Range:

  • Lecturer: $81,172 - $103,595
  • Senior Lecturer: $101,724 - $143,948
  • (Salary based on qualifications, skills, and experience)


Additional Benefits:

  • Employer contribution of up to 6.75% to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.
  • Five university holidays per year, in addition to annual leave.
  • Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.
  • Special staff rates for campus gym memberships.
  • Staff discounts at various commercial and retail businesses across New Zealand.
  • Access to on-campus crèche/daycare facilities for staff dependents at our Manawatū and Auckland campuses.
  • Comprehensive professional development and training programmes.


Application Process: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation on their research and teaching as part of the interview process.

To Apply: If you would like to join a fun and dynamic teaching team at an institution aspiring to be Tiriti-led, we encourage your application. For academic enquiries, please contact Dr Aisling Gallagher, Geography Programme Coordinator, at Massey University on +64 6 356-9099.

We look forward to welcoming your application!


Soft Skills Required

  • Coordination
  • Communication
  • Time Management

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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