Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Software EngineeringFull-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Continuing (permanent) positionWhat You Will Do | Au Mahi We invite applications for a continuing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Software Engineering (equivalent to an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the US academic system) to join our diverse and dynamic department.
You will develop a strong, externally funded research programme that complements the Department's present research activities but is not limited to existing topics. You will be encouraged to contribute and extend the department's broad collaboration network with researchers and industry internationally and locally.
You will teach into the growing Software Engineering undergraduate programme, which is accredited by Engineering New Zealand to the internationally recognised Washington Accord. You will also instruct at the postgraduate level and supervise research students.
Academic staff are also expected to participate in Departmental and University activities and administration and collaborate with other academics in the Department's teaching and research activities.
You will be expected to hold (or obtain) a Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science (or a closely aligned discipline) and possess strong research skills, evidenced by your ability to produce and publish scholarly work in Software Engineering (or a closely aligned discipline).
The successful candidate will commit to excellence in teaching core courses in Software Engineering at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointee will demonstrate interest in supervising final-year undergraduate projects, Masters, and Ph.D. students (according to opportunity), ability to collaborate with others in the University, and an interest in contributing to Departmental, College, and University activities.
We encourage applications from candidates with a background in any area of Software Engineering research and teaching. This includes technical topics, such as software maintenance and evolution, software performance and reliability engineering, and software testing. It also includes non-technical topics, such as human factors in software engineering and agile experience with software development practices in group project courses (including coaching of teams).
You will be actively committed to upholding the attributes that underpin the University's values: Tika (doing what is right, being professional, and maintaining high standards), Pono (being honest, truthful, and acting with integrity), and Aroha (being respectful, responsive, and empathetic).
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a strong and forward-looking Department dedicated to excellence in research and teaching and with collaborative links with research groups and industry throughout New Zealand and the world. The Department and University will assist in developing a successful research programme and teaching portfolio. This may include, for example, support to start up research, and teaching training and mentoring.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community, and encouraging talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to form graduates and support staff engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good, and determined to make a difference in the world.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
Relocation supportWidely accessible sabbatical provisionUniversity and Faculty scholarship support for graduate studentsA unique bequest-funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programmeGenerous annual leave provisionsFlexible working arrangementsSupportive working environmentProfessional development and study opportunitiesA unique working environment on a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates, plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.The University of Canterbury is in Otautahi Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. Christchurch is a very desirable place to live. We have a lot of green space, great bike routes, and access to the ocean and mountains (which you can see from our campus), all within a one-hour drive from the city.
This role is covered by the Academic Staff, Associated Staff, and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement, and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a., Senior Lecturer $113,826 - $142,591 p.a. The closing date for this position is: January 3rd, 2025 (midnight NZ time) Please note that applications will be reviewed after the close date. Please note, the University of Canterbury will be closed from the 24 December 2024 - 2 January 2025. During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role. We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return. Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following required documents in a single, consolidated PDF file:
Full academic CV with contact information of three academic refereesResearch statement highlighting recent research achievements and outlining future research plans (2-3 pages)Teaching statement outlining your teaching philosophy and contributions, particularly with respect to Software Engineering (2-3 pages)The University of Canterbury values diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
For overseas applicants, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
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