Lecturer in Criminology
Join the University of Auckland’s dynamic Criminology programme as a Lecturer to teach, supervise, and conduct impactful research in critical criminological perspectives.
Best for:Best for established scholars with expertise in critical criminology, Indigenous epistemologies, or environmental crime, seeking a permanent academic role in a vibrant research environment.
Overview
The University of Auckland is seeking a Lecturer in Criminology to contribute to teaching, supervision, and research within a rapidly growing programme. This role involves delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, mentoring students, and advancing research in areas such as state crime, environmental criminology, and Indigenous perspectives. The successful candidate will engage with Māori and Pacific communities, align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and foster inclusive pedagogical approaches. The position offers a permanent, full-time appointment with a balanced workload of teaching, research, and service in New Zealand’s largest university.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in criminology, including large classes and specialized topics like state crime or environmental criminology.
- Supervise sub-doctoral and PhD students, providing mentorship and academic guidance.
- Conduct high-impact research aligned with critical criminological perspectives, including Indigenous and restorative justice approaches.
- Develop pedagogical strategies for diverse student populations, with a focus on inclusive and community-engaged teaching.
- Engage with Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, building relationships and incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
- Contribute to service activities, including curriculum development and university-wide initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to advance the Criminology programme’s research and teaching excellence.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Criminology, Sociology, or a related social science discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications.
Language: English; proficiency suitable for academic teaching and research in New Zealand.
Instruction: English
Publications: Full publication record required as part of the application.
- Proven expertise in teaching criminology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Research experience in critical criminology, state crime, or environmental criminology.
- Familiarity with or willingness to engage with Indigenous, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific, or Asian epistemologies.
- Experience in supervising students or mentoring academic researchers.
- Commitment to inclusive and community-engaged pedagogical approaches.
- Ability to integrate Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into teaching and research.
- Open to all qualified candidates; university welcomes applications from Māori and Pacific candidates to enhance diversity.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Applications must be submitted online by the deadline. Include a cover letter, CV with research and teaching statements, full publication record, teaching record with evaluations, research grants received, and three referee names. Contact Francis Collins or Carisa Showden for confidential discussions. Applications via email are not accepted.
- Cover letter
- CV including research and teaching statements
- Full publication record
- Teaching record with summarised evaluations
- Research grants received
- Names of three referees (not contacted without permission)
Contact
Francis Collins· Head of School
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