Lecturer in Communication
Join the University of Auckland’s Communication programme as a Lecturer to teach, supervise, and conduct research in Māori/Pacific epistemologies, cross-cultural communication, and digital media.
Best for:Best for established communication scholars with expertise in Indigenous epistemologies, cross-cultural research, and digital media, seeking a permanent academic role in a vibrant, research-active environment.
Overview
The University of Auckland is seeking a Lecturer in Communication to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise students, and advance impactful research. This role emphasizes expertise in Māori and Pacific epistemologies, cross-cultural communication, political communication, and digital media. The successful candidate will engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, collaborate with Māori and Pacific communities, and align their research with the programme’s strengths in new media, Indigenous data sovereignty, and computational media. The position offers a permanent, full-time appointment with a balanced workload of teaching (40%), research (40%), and service (20%).
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Communication, including the Bachelor of Communication and Bachelor of Arts programmes.
- Supervise sub-doctoral and PhD students, providing academic guidance and mentorship.
- Conduct high-impact research that aligns with the Communication programme’s strengths, particularly in Māori/Pacific epistemologies and digital media.
- Engage with Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, fostering collaborative research and teaching relationships.
- Contribute to service activities, including curriculum development, departmental committees, and community outreach.
- Develop and maintain research networks with industry, public sector, and community organizations.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent qualification in Communication, Media Studies, or a related discipline.
Language: English; proficiency appropriate for academic teaching and research in New Zealand.
Instruction: English
Publications: Full publication record required as part of the application.
- Proven expertise in Māori and/or Pacific epistemologies and pedagogies.
- Experience in cross-cultural communication research.
- Strong teaching record in higher education, including undergraduate and postgraduate instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-impact research with societal relevance.
- Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and commitment to Māori/Pacific partnerships.
- Experience collaborating with community, public sector, or industry organizations.
- Open to all suitably qualified candidates; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age or prior experience caps specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
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. Applications submitted by email are not accepted.
- Cover letter
- CV including research and teaching statements
- Full publication record
- Teaching record with summarised evaluations
- Research grants received
- Three referee names (not contacted without permission)
Contact
Francis Collins· Head of School
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