Associate Professor in Māori and Indigenous Studies

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Aotahi | School of Māori and Indigenous Studies
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (permanent) position
  • Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
  • Kei te kimi mātou i Aotahi i tētahi Ahorangi Tuarua. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ahorangi Tuarua | Associate Professor within Aotahi | School of Māori and Indigenous Studies in Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts to contribute to teaching in Māori and Indigenous Studies, and to conduct research.

Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury aims to advance Māori language as well as generating new Māori and Indigenous knowledge.

It seeks to support the realisation of Māori aspirations for full participation in national life as Māori and to support Tangata Tiriti by ensuring a greater understanding of the knowledge traditions of Māori and their economic, political and social realities.


Mōu | Who You Are and What You Will Do

The successful applicant will have the following characteristics:

  • PhD in Māori Studies or related field
- experience in supervising doctoral students to completion
- an appropriate research publication history, and plans for future research and publications consistent with appointment at Associate Professor rank.
- experience in teaching at the tertiary level and a commitment to quality teaching, underpinned by a knowledge of blended and innovative teaching practices
- experience of working with diverse student groups
- the ability to strengthen material relating to te ao Māori and Indigenous Studies in our taught programmes, such as teaching on cultural identity, Māori and/or Indigenous knowledge, Māori and/or Indigenous development, Māori futures, Māori and /or Indigenous thought, and/or Māori leadership.
- the ability to work independently and collaboratively in your area of research.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

Aotahi offers courses and majors in Māori and Indigenous Studies and Te Reo Māori for the three-year Bachelor of Arts degree.

Postgraduate teaching includes courses for the Masters of Māori and Indigenous Leadership, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Aotahi is also heavily involved in teaching in the new Bachelor of Digital Screen degree as well as the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.


Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

In 2023 UC is celebrating 150 years of accessible education. The past, the present and the future are intertwined. For more information on our 150th Anniversary visit us here.


Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

  • relocation support
- widely accessible sabbatical provision

  • University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
- generous annual leave provisions
- flexible working arrangements
- supportive working environment
- professional development and study opportunities
- living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
- a unique working environment in 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 salary for this position is Associate Professor $143,090 to $154,242)._

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 26 March 2023 (midnight NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:


  • cover letter which includes a
    2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
- a
Resume which includes a
list of relevant research publications (combined).


For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.


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Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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