Posted 16 July, 2026
Lecturer in Strategic Communication (Fixed Term - 3 years)
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Lecturer in Strategic Communication (Fixed Term - 3 years) Part‑time 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Fixed‑Term position (3 years) Starting anytime between 12 October and 2 November 2026 What You Will Do The Lecturer will coordinate and deliver three Media and Communication courses focused on strategic communication. The courses will be taught on campus and online, and will include: Advertising and Cultural Consumption (undergraduate) Advanced Strategic Communication (undergraduate, third year) Strategic Communication Portfolio (postgraduate capstone) The role involves developing new coursework, working collaboratively with colleagues in the Media and Communication programme, providing pastoral care for students, and advocating for the strategic communication programmes. Who You Are Currently completing, or have completed, a in communication or a related field. Proficient in teaching at tertiary level with experience teaching or tutoring, and a clear teaching philosophy demonstrated in the application. Knowledge of contemporary professional practice in strategic communication; industry experience and connections are a decisive advantage. Motivated to promote the university’s values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and tiakitanga. Who You Will Work With The Lecturer will work collaboratively with the Media and Communication programme, Tuihono UC (online) and the School of Language, Social & Political Sciences to develop an online Master of Strategic Communication. Our Values The university is committed to bi‑culturally competent, community‑engaged and globally aware graduates. Our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide all decisions and behaviour. Benefits Flexible working arrangements Supportive working environment Professional development and study opportunities Access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and staff club at discounted rates • onsite cafés and eateries Salary: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616. #J-18808-Ljbffr