Description
Company Description:
- Waipapa Taumata Rau** | The University of Auckland
_ Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the top 90 science faculties worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world._
- Our staff and students can connect with our flagship groups including Tuākana, Rainbow, Women of Colour, Māori, Pacific, Muslim, and Disabled Staff network and our Waipapa Marae.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position. The appointees may be required to contribute to our offshore teaching commitments, including travel to other countries, as part of the role.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
The remuneration range will be as follows and will be dependent on skills, experience, and level of appointment
Lecturer $99,788 to $119,204 per annum,
Senior Lecturer $126,863 to $145,741 per annum
He kōrero mōu | About you
- you are, or have the potential to become, a world-class researcher in your respective field of food science, with a strong, independent research programme funded by external grants, and strong research collaborations with other institutions and industry.
- you are, or have potential to become, a teacher and supervisor who reflects the latest advances in food science and your field with a clear commitment to innovative teaching and supervision excellence, and can contribute to research-informed teaching within the broad area of food science, especially related to fundamental principles of food processing.
- you are interested and are active in dimensions beyond research and teaching; for example, mentoring and advising students and colleagues, public outreach, engaging with industry, and science communication.
- you are collaborative and collegial - willing to support the successful operation of the food science programme and the School, and be accessible to colleagues, research students and undergraduate students; and
- you have a high-level understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in a university context.
Our ideal applicant will have a conferred PhD in Food Science or a related discipline
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and has significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, relocation support if required, and other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of* 4th July 2026* to be considered.
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and explicitly addressing each of the selection criteria above;
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor/manager). Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.
- A separate statement which includes:
- your research vision for the next 5 years, including the potential for collaborations within the Food Science programme and the wider University of Auckland, and plans to obtain research funding support (1-2 pages).
- your teaching and supervision philosophy (1-2 pages).
Additional Information
- Equity_