Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Behaviour Analysis

Tauranga, New Zealand

Job Description

• Help prepare future practitioners of Behaviour Analysis!
• Become part of a vibrant academic community.
• Enjoy competitive superannuation, annual leave, and other perks.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) to contribute to the teaching, postgraduate supervision, and administrative activities of the School, while maintaining and/or developing original scholarship and research in your field. You will also engage in professional, community, and iwi service relevant to your discipline.

While many core responsibilities are consistent across Lecturer to Professor levels, progression in the role is marked by the delivery of teaching at an increasingly high standard, greater impact and leadership in research, and a growing contribution to academic governance. This includes advancing your discipline through recognised scholarship, fostering student success, and providing leadership within the University and the wider academic community.

Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 for a Lecturer or $113,248 to $148,799 for a Senior Lecturer, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Tauranga Campus.

For more information on these roles please see the links to position descriptions, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tim Edwards, Deputy Head of School, tim.edwards@waikato.ac.nz or Amarie Carnett, Director of the Applied Behaviour Analysis programme, amarie.carnett@waikato.ac.nz All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will have, or be completing, a PhD in psychology or a related discipline with strong foundational knowledge and training in behaviour analysis. As a Senior Lecturer you will have a well-established research profile, evidenced by a strong record of publications, external funding success, and the supervision of high-quality research students. An engaging and adaptable educator, you will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision, alongside a commitment to innovative teaching practices, including online and distance delivery.

You will be collaborative, organised, and able to work effectively within a diverse academic environment, contributing to both the School’s administration and its wider community engagement. A commitment to the University’s partnership with Māori, the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and fostering a culture of equity, openness, and excellence will be central to your approach.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) is a large and dynamic Division that includes Te Kura Toi the School of Arts, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri the School of Psychological and Social Sciences, and the School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy. The Division also has two research institutes: Te Ngira the Institute for Population Research (IPR) and Te Puna Haumaru the New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science (NZISCS).

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on 28th June 2026

Requisition number: 1003613

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