Teaching Fellow in Gender Studies
Join the University of Otago as a Teaching Fellow to deliver undergraduate instruction and expand expertise in gender studies.
Best for:Best for tertiary educators and scholars in gender studies with a strong background in media, technology, or health studies.
Overview
The University of Otago's Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology Programme is seeking a full-time, permanent Teaching Fellow to join its Gender Studies team in April 2027. The successful candidate will coordinate and teach undergraduate papers such as Gender in Everyday Life and Gender and the Media, while contributing to the academic growth of the programme. Responsibilities include lecture delivery, student assessment, postgraduate supervision, and pastoral care. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification, a strong record in tertiary teaching, and a commitment to integrating indigenous perspectives into the curriculum.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and deliver lectures and tutorials for undergraduate papers including Gender in Everyday Life and Gender and the Media
- Supervise postgraduate research projects and provide course advice and pastoral care to students at all levels
- Design and develop new undergraduate and postgraduate course materials and curriculum offerings
- Manage paper administration, coordinate tutors, and oversee internal assessments and final examinations
- Contribute to an inclusive teaching and learning environment that supports te ao Māori, te reo Māori, and Pacific knowledges
Requirements
Degree required: Postgraduate qualification in Gender Studies or a cognate discipline with a focus on gender
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated expertise in Gender and Media, plus additional expertise in disability, health, or technology
- Proven track record of teaching excellence at the tertiary level
- Experience with postgraduate student supervision and mentorship
- Ability to work effectively with students and staff from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds
- Commitment to incorporating indigenous frameworks and Pacific knowledges into teaching and research
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-08
Submit your application online through the university's career portal by the closing date. Ensure you include a comprehensive CV, an application letter addressing the role requirements with evidence of teaching quality, and contact details for 3 to 4 referees.
- CV
- Cover letter
- 3-4 reference details
Contact
Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott· Head of Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology
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