Civil Engineering Tutor

6 days ago

Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand Southern Institute of Technology Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
Southern Institute of Technology

Invercargill

Permanent Full-time

Southern Institute of Technology is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to teach Civil Engineering on the Bachelor of Engineering Technology and NZ Diploma of Engineering programme at our Invercargill Campus. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to join our teaching team.

Responsibilities will include as follows but are not limited to:

  • Teaching - responsibility is taken for the management of teaching and learning.
  • Student related Responsibility - Maintenance of positive relations with students, and provision of appropriate support.
  • Administration - Completion of administrative requirements for programme operation.
  • Personal and Professional development - Retaining vocational currency, developing tutorial skills and for degree tutors, contributing to achievement of research outputs.
  • Programme Development and Review - Contribution to the evaluation and further development of programmes.

About You

You are a passionate civil engineering professional with a strong academic background and/or industry experience, ready to inspire and guide students in achieving their learning goals. Ideally, you will have:

  • a minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Major) qualification or
  • Bachelor or Engineering (honors) (Civil Major) or
  • PhD Civil Engineering or working towards one
  • While previous teaching experience would be a distinct advantage, training is available in this area, with academic staff being required to undertake study towards the New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) offered through SIT.
  • have a background in research and outputs with at least ten years' relevant industry experience and /or academic experience in Civil engineering design and /or consulting.

Your Key Attributes

  • Inspirational educator, passionate about education, skilled at engaging and motivating diverse learners
  • Collaborative communicator, able to connect effectively with students and colleagues
  • Adaptable and organised, capable of tailoring teaching strategies to varied learning needs

Why Join SIT?

  • Work-life balance: Invercargill offers affordable housing, short commutes, and access to the stunning Southland region, including Fiordland, Queenstown, and the Catlins
  • Campus perks: Free on-site parking and gym access
  • Training and Professional development support available for growth

A full job description for this role is available for download below under Documents to Download.

To for this opportunity, click the SEEK button. When ing, please attach your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are the perfect candidate for the role.

Applications will close on 28 October 2025 and will be reviewed as they are received. Due to the fast-paced nature of our vacancies, close dates may be subject to change.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Any questions on this role can be directed to the HR Department.

Applications close October

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