Lecturer, Earth System Science (School of Science)

AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff, based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

AUT's distinctive and multi-disciplinary School of Science/ Te Kura Pūtaiao, based on AUT's City Campus, is part of AUT's largest faculty - Health and Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora Pūtaiao. It is a great School to work in; we're a vibrant and supportive community of scholars and excited to be entering a new phase of innovation and regeneration.

We are looking for a permanent, full-time Lecturer with a focus on research and teaching, as well as the exciting opportunity to make leadership contributions to the development and delivery of a new Earth System Science programme. You will:

• Teach second year courses as assigned by the Deputy Head of School and have an open, engaging and collaborative attitude that is flexible to changing requirements.
• Publish actively in your specialised field/s and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research.
• Seek external research funding, engage with business, the professions and the community, and contribute to School activities.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Key skills and experience we are seeking:

• Qualifications: We are specifically looking for candidates with a Ph D in Earth System Science or Built Science, and expertise in hydro-meteorological hazard prediction models.
• Research: Expertise in atmospheric processes that affect climate-related risks, and the use of artificial intelligence-based models for natural disaster risks mitigation. Candidates will have published in well ranked international journals and have an established pipeline of working papers.
• Teaching: at least 3 years of university lecturing/teaching experience is required.

Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application.

Further Information:

• Start Date: January 2025 (to be agreed with the successful candidate).
• Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent, full-time appointment (37.5 hours per week).
• Salary ranges: Lecturer - NZD $89,007 to $105,929 (specific step within ranges commensurate with relevant skills and experience).
• For academic enquiries: Contact Associate Professor Kay Vopel, Deputy Head of School Science
• kay.vopel@aut.ac.nz.

• mike.wood@aut.ac.nz.

Our School of Science is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from all, including in particular, suitably qualified individuals from underrepresented groups.

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