Description

• Contribute to impactful teaching and research in criminology
• Become part of a vibrant academic community
• Enjoy competitive superannuation, annual leave, and other perks
• Based at our Hamilton or Tauranga Campus

Nga korero mo te turanga - About the role

We are seeking a Lecturer in Criminology to contribute to teaching, postgraduate supervision, and administration within the School of Psychological and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will maintain and develop an active research programme and contribute to professional, community, and iwi engagement relevant to the discipline.

You will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary school committed to excellence in teaching and research, fostering student success, and supporting research that contributes positively to communities in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

The role includes undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of student research, curriculum development, and contribution to the wider Criminology Programme. The successful applicant will contribute to a collaborative academic environment and demonstrate a commitment to innovative and inclusive teaching practices.

While many core responsibilities are consistent across Lecturer to Professor levels, progression in the role is marked by the delivery of teaching at an increasingly high standard, greater impact and leadership in research, and a growing contribution to academic governance. This includes advancing your discipline through recognised scholarship, fostering student success, and providing leadership within the University and the wider academic community.

Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based at either our Hamilton or Tauranga Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Vincent Reid at vincent.reid@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will have, or be near completion of, a PhD in Criminology or a related discipline, with expertise in areas relevant to contemporary criminological teaching and research.

You will demonstrate evidence of developing or established research capability, including publications and engagement in scholarly activity. You will also bring enthusiasm for high-quality teaching and student supervision across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across a range of criminology topics and contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching delivery, including online and distance education where appropriate.

You will be collaborative, organised, and committed to contributing positively to the school community through service, administration, and community engagement activities. A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, diversity, and culturally responsive practice will be important to your approach.

Ko wai matou? - Who are we?

Te Wananga o Nga Kete - the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) is a large and dynamic Division that includes Te Kura Toi - the School of Arts, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri - the School of Psychological and Social Sciences, and Te Rakau Kotahi - the School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy. The Division also has one research institute, Te Ngira - the Institute for Population Research (IPR), and one research centre, Te Puna Haumaru Centre for Security and Crime Science.

He aha nga 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 Wananga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitu orite ki nga tangata katoa.

Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026

Requisition number: 1003640