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Posted 01 August, 2026

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Sport Leadership and Management) - School of Sport, Exercise & Heal[...]

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 159f31941e790a87

Job Description

Provide academic expertise in sport leadership and sport management, contributing to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision. Actively publish and contribute to innovative, collaborative research broadly aligned with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health. Lead curriculum and course development. Primarily based at AUT’s Akoranga Campus, with teaching and engagement across the University’s other campuses as required. Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE) Provide academic expertise in sport leadership and sport management, contributing to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision. Actively publish and contribute to innovative, collaborative research broadly aligned with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health. Lead curriculum and course development. Primarily based at AUT’s Akoranga Campus, with teaching and engagement across the University’s other campuses as required. Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE) Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works , AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world. Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. AUT's School of Sport, Exercise and Health/TeKuraHākinakinais a leader in its field with a long heritageof developing programmes that engage students in real-world application and supporting sporting endeavorsthrough scientificinvestigation. The school is ranked23rdfor sports-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Part of AUT's largest faculty (Health andEnvironmental Sciences/TeAra HauoraPūtaiao), collaboration and partnership underpin everything we do,andstudents connect extensively with industry and community groups through oursubstantialrelationships with industry organisations. Our academics produce world-leadingresearchand our teaching is industry-informed, we have astrong focus on Māori and Pacific people and well-establishedkaupapaandvaluesarearegivenbyoutstanding facilities. We teach across all AUT's campuses,includingAUT Millennium -our world-class sportstraining and research facility. The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a motivated Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service. We’re open to expertise across areas relevant to sport leadership and management and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teaching and research in sport leadership, sport development and sport management. We embrace practice-led, research-informed approaches to teaching for transformative student experiences that uplift communities. Your contributions to programme and course development will support our continuous-improvement focus. You will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of School and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning. You will publish actively in your specialised field/s. Research at AUT is central to our mission, driving innovation, informing teaching and creating real-world impact for communities, industry and society. Over time, successful candidates are expected to seek and attract external research funding, engage with government, business, professional bodies and the community, and contribute to school/faculty activities. Please see the position description available for more information. What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive . We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and with guidance available from senior scholars. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staff https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits. About you | Ko wai koe At AUT, academic staff combine teaching, research and engagement to create meaningful impact. You will work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects with industry, community and academic partners. We’re looking for academics with curiosity, energy and openness to new ideas , who are committed to collegiality, cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience contributing to Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued. The selection criteria sought are: Qualification: A PhD relevant to sport leadership (or a related field) Research: An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available. More experienced candidates will already have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available. More experienced candidates will already have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available. More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students. Evidence of proactively pursuing external research income is desirable. (Lecturers) Evidence of securing or contributing to external research income is desirable. (Senior Lecturers) Teaching: An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience. More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students. Equity and Te Aronui Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey. Further Information | Pārongo Anō Start Date: January 2027 Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: Lecturer - $94,604 to $112,590; Senior Lecturer - $115,908 - $151,557 (appointment level and salary will be commensurate with skills and experience of the successful candidate). For academic enquiries:Contact Rachael Carrol [email protected] Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 4 August at 10.30pm Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 95575 At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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