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Posted 16 July, 2026

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Construction Informatics

The University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Position Summary We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Construction Management, specializing in Construction Informatics, to join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Auckland. This permanent, full‑time contract is 40 hours per week, with a salary range of NZ$99,788 – $158,904 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Key Responsibilities Deliver research‑informed, industry‑relevant teaching in construction management and construction informatics. Design and enhance curricula to meet professional and accreditation standards. Incorporate emerging technologies and sustainable practices into teaching and research. Supervise honours, masters, and doctoral students. Establish and maintain a high‑impact research programme focused on construction informatics, including areas such as digital engineering, BIM, digital twins, artificial intelligence, automation, information management and related technologies. Publish in top‑tier journals, contribute to design standards and guidelines, and present at conferences. Engage with industry, government, and technical societies to ensure research relevance and application. Contribute to service roles within the Department, Faculty, and University. Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering and PhD in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). Outstanding, internationally recognised research profile with a sustained record of high‑impact publications in top‑tier journals. Demonstrated success in securing significant, competitive external research funding, preferably as principal investigator or demonstrable capability to do so. Proven excellence in teaching, including leadership in the design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in construction management. Strong record of postgraduate supervision, with the ability to attract and mentor high‑quality research students. Track record of industry engagement and a practical understanding of sector challenges, nationally and internationally. Compelling, forward‑looking vision for the future of construction management education and research in a global context. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in teaching, research, and service. Professional membership (e.g., CMEngNZ) or eligibility for membership is desirable. Benefits Flexible employment practices, including working from home and flexible hours. Up to 6.75% superannuation scheme. Competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave. Generous parental leave allowance, childcare support, and additional discounts on internal and external services. Career development programs and access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Smart Digital Lab and Trimble Technology Lab. Include in Your Application Statement of Research Interests and Vision – maximum 500 words. Statement of Teaching Philosophy – maximum 500 words. We Value Diversity Diversity is important to us. The department is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates that would complement our expertise and enhance the department’s gender and cultural diversity. Contact For additional information relating to the position, please contact Seósamh Costello at [email protected] . We do not accept applications by email. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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