Foundation Lecturer

• Permanent Full Time role (1 FTE, 34 hours per week)

The School of Health & Counselling is seeking a skilled Mathematics Lecturer to support our NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways programme, which serves as a bridging pathway into Nursing and Health programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in bridging or foundation programmes and a strong understanding of numeracy concepts contextualised to health sciences. Knowledge of health-related science and literacy would be an advantage, as the role involves working closely with subject specialists to prepare students for success in higher-level health qualifications.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated person who has the drive and passion for teaching excellence. A Tertiary Teaching Qualification at Level 5 or NCALE (vocational) will be beneficial in this exciting opportunity.

Mōu te take - E uiga ia te oe - About you:

If you are passionate about tertiary education, sharing your knowledge and are confident relating to a diverse groups of people you will fit right in.

This will involve:

• Work with the teaching team to support delivery of Numeracy component of the programme
• Planning and delivering courses using effective teaching methods and materials appropriate to the students and alignment with our programme document.
• Embedding Literacy and Numeracy learning activities in all subjects as required
• Ensuring all assessments, marking, feedback, moderation, and reassessment are completed as per programme document and MIT policies and guidelines.
• Facilitating interactive teaching sessions both in class, online and in labs
• Provide necessary academic and pastoral support to learners

Ideal Skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree of Mathematics and/or health-related science and/or Education
• Graduate diploma in education is preferred
• Relevant discipline-based practice
• An adult teaching qualification at level 5 or above
• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring adults
• Experience in working with diverse groups of people
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
• Experience in teaching and assessment of students

Ahurea - Anga fakafonua - Culture:

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Me pēwhea te tono - Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole - How to Apply:

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If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture,

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date Sunday, 30th November 2025. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So don't delay, apply now