Lecturer in Applied Linguistics

Lecturer in Applied Linguistics School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Palmerston North | Full-time (37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE) | Ongoing About the Role The School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication at Massey University invites applications for a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, based at the Palmerston North campus. Responsibilities Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Applied Linguistics, including TESOL and language teaching and learning Contribute to course design, development and delivery across face‑to‑face, blended, and distance modes Supervise postgraduate students at Master's and PhD level Maintain an active programme of research, including publications and academic engagement Collaborate with colleagues across campuses to strengthen Linguistics and Applied Linguistics programmes Contribute to service, administration, and the broader academic community About You A PhD in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Language Education, or a related field A developing or established research profile in language education and/or TESOL Experience teaching in a tertiary environment, including postgraduate supervision Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships Experience with, or willingness to use, digital and distance teaching technologies An understanding of, or interest in, the New Zealand education context and multilingual learners About Us Massey University is a world‑leading institution known for research connected to community and industry and for preparing graduates to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to being a Te Tiriti‑led university, embedding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our teaching, research, and partnerships. Our School is a vibrant community of scholars and students passionate about languages, cultures, and communication, and plays an important role in understanding our global and interconnected world. Salary and Benefits Salary range: Lecturer $86,113 – $109,901 per annum (depending on experience). Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE), ongoing. Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme for eligible employees Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family Special staff rates available for campus gym membership Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ Access to a wonderful on‑Campus crèche /day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus Comprehensive professional development and training programmes Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply) Desired Skills and Experience Applied Linguistics TESOL / ESL / EFL Teaching Language Education & Pedagogy Curriculum Design & Development Blended & Distance Learning Postgraduate Supervision (Master's & PhD) Research & Academic Writing Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods Higher Education Teaching Assessment & Evaluation Digital Learning Technologies (LMS, online teaching tools) Intercultural Communication Multilingual Education Student Engagement & Academic Mentoring Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Academic Leadership & Service Programme Development Educational Innovation Te Tiriti o Waitangi Framework (NZ context) Who Should Apply For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Program Coordinator – Arianna Berardi‑Wiltshire, Email: A.Berardi‑[email protected]. Acting Head of School – Bill Fish, Email: [email protected]. Applications close: Sunday 06 September 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr