Job Description

Teaching Fellow role delivering high-quality Biomedical Science teaching, assessments, and student support, focusing on excellence in education and impactful learning.

- Are you passionate about helping students explore multiple pathways in health and science?
- Do you thrive in environments that value teaching excellence, innovation, and student success?
- This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waikato and contribute to the development of future leaders in biomedical science.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

As Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Sciences, you will play a core role in delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across areas relevant to the Biomedical Science major. This may include lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratories, and fieldwork.

Your responsibilities will also include contributing to assessment, paper administration, development of teaching materials, and training or supervising sessional assistants.

Teaching Fellows at Waikato focus on excellence in teaching and learning rather than research, making this an ideal role for those passionate about education, student engagement, and impactful teaching practice.

Salary will be in the range of $79,211 to $111,169 per year, based on the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the role. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours a week) based at our Hillcrest campus.

For more information about the position, please refer to the position description. For a confidential kōrero, please contact Professor Natalie Hughes, Head, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at [email protected]

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will hold a postgraduate qualification in a biomedical sciences discipline and have proven successful tertiary-level teaching experience in areas relevant to Biomedical Science.

You are known for your ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues, and for your commitment to delivering engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning experiences, including online and blended approaches.

You will bring:

- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- High accuracy in assessment and marking.
- The ability to adopt and apply new teaching methods, models, and technologies.
- A commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity, and partnership with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented, student-focused environment.

A background in curriculum development is an advantage.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The Division of Health is dedicated to achieving better and fairer health outcomes for Aotearoa. We offer programmes in Biomedical Sciences, Human Performance Science, Health Promotion, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, and Sport Development and Coaching, with ongoing expansion into new health disciplines.

The School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences supports students across a range of programmes and contributes to the Division's mission to address health inequities, strengthen Māori and Pacific health outcomes, and prepare graduates for future health workforce needs.

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. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

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.