Teaching Fellow

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM | TE MĀTAURAKA TĀPOI

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

The Department of Tourism was established in 1989 and is one of the most innovative providers of tourism education and research in New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Tourism at Otago goes beyond conventional thinking and explores all aspects of the industry, focusing on local and international tourism perspectives so that students understand the 'big picture' as well as the day-to-day tourism operations.

The role | Te mahi

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Teaching Fellow role in the Department of Tourism.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of teaching content and delivery of teaching across our undergraduate curriculum in Tourism. Specifically, the TOUR216 Sports Tourism paper, TOUR101 and other teaching into the equivalent of 1 undergraduate or postgraduate paper as required. This may include a new adventure tourism paper which is intended from 2027. You will also be involved with collaborative teaching activities, assessing student performance and collaboratively developing course content and teaching materials.

This is an opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to significantly contribute to the teaching curriculum in a collegial and dynamic department and university.

The prime functions for this role are:

• Provide teaching-related support and administration within the Department of Tourism.
• Assisting in preparation of teaching material, course assessments and feedback to students, and
• Contribute to the Department's academic goals, where appropriate.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will have aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level, as well as:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or higher in Tourism or related commerce degree or may hold or be studying for a postgraduate degree.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• Proven ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to develop a firm commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), the University's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and to equity.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, part time (0.5 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The position will be available from February 2026.

The salary range for this position is $75,727 to $87,849 per annum (pro rata).

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries regarding the role can be directed to Associate Professor Anna Carr via the contact details below.

Application |Tono

Candidates are asked to provide:

• A CV, including employment history.
• A letter of application outlining how you fit the teaching role.
• Three referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.

Applications quoting reference number will close on Monday, 5 January 2026.#LI-DNI

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Associate Professor Anna Carr

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location

NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

Permanent

Salary Level and Range

Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849)

Organisation

Tourism

Job Function

Teaching