Job Description
Teaching-focused academic role in the area of Criminology and Criminal Justice
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Fixed term (9 month parental leave cover), Full Time, City Campus
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, ****** orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is part of AUT’s Faculty of Culture and Society – Te Ara Kete Aronui. The Faculty is home to a diverse community spanning three Schools: Education; Hospitality and Tourism; and Social Sciences and Humanities. Together, we are united by a shared commitment to understanding people, cultures, and societies, and to making a positive difference locally and globally.
Our School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a vibrant community of scholars and teachers. We deliver high-quality educational experiences that have real impact. We offer a broad range of programmes that reflect both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary collaboration: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Sciences, International Studies, Creative Writing, Translation, Interpreting and Languages, including New Zealand Sign-Language and Spanish. Our research is grounded in strong community relationships and a commitment to social responsibility. It contributes to critical debates in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, and we measure the success of our research by the impact we have on the communities we serve.
The Opportunity I Te Whiwhinga mahi
We have a fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Lecturer to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching and service.
We are open to expertise across areas relevant to our School of Social Sciences & Humanities, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teachingin the area of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
We embrace practice-led, research-informed approaches to teaching. Your contributions to programme and course development will support our continuous-improvement focus. You will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of Department/School, and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning.
Contributing to designing study programmes, advancing pedagogical approaches, designing innovative teaching methods, marking assignments, and developing teaching materials, amongst other things, also form key parts of the role. You will also be expected to conduct pedagogical research and must maintain industry relevance by engaging with external organisations.
Please see the position description available for more information.
About you | Ko wai koe
If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience - you’ll fit right in.
As an academic member of staff at AUT, you’ll blend teaching, research and engagement to create outcomes that have real impact on the world. You’ll work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to projects alongside our industry and community partners. With room to experiment, develop your skills and refine your practice, you’ll be supported to make a practical, impactful contribution to both learning and discovery.
You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your academic career.
We offer:
Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward.
Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
Clear, visible pathways to grow your academic profile and global impact.
Recognition frameworks that reflect your contributions to teaching, research, citizenship and living our values.
Access to our labs, simulation centres and real-world research partnership.
Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications, if applicable) please also
submit:
A cover letter explaining which specific role is of interest (research-focused or teaching-focused), why AUT, and how your experience aligns with some, or all, of the selection criteria we're seeking below.
Criteria:
Qualification: PhD in Criminology
Teaching: Experience in teaching and curriculum development and a student-centred approach, and enthusiasm for teaching innovation.
Scholarship and Professional Practice: An expressed specific desire to be a teaching-focused academic who will undertake activity as specified to maintain professional currency.
Equity and Te Aronui: A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey
(https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi).
Further Information | Pārongo Anō
Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $84,000 - $100,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
For academic enquiries: Contact (Nicki Tarulevicz nicki.tarulevicz@aut.ac.nz )
For recruitment enquiries: Contact (recruitmentteam@aut.ac.nz)
Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 4th February 2026, 11:55pm
Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 94480
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
JOB DETAILS
Reference #
94480
Location (s)
City Campus
Employment type (s)
Fixed term
Closes on
04 Feb 2026 23:55
Expertise
Lecturer
Experience level (s)
Experienced (2 years +)
More details (document)
PD 10785 - Lecturer ((Teaching Path).pdf
Posted on
28 Jan 2026
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Fixed term (9 month parental leave cover), Full Time, City Campus
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, ****** orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is part of AUT’s Faculty of Culture and Society – Te Ara Kete Aronui. The Faculty is home to a diverse community spanning three Schools: Education; Hospitality and Tourism; and Social Sciences and Humanities. Together, we are united by a shared commitment to understanding people, cultures, and societies, and to making a positive difference locally and globally.
Our School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a vibrant community of scholars and teachers. We deliver high-quality educational experiences that have real impact. We offer a broad range of programmes that reflect both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary collaboration: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Sciences, International Studies, Creative Writing, Translation, Interpreting and Languages, including New Zealand Sign-Language and Spanish. Our research is grounded in strong community relationships and a commitment to social responsibility. It contributes to critical debates in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally, and we measure the success of our research by the impact we have on the communities we serve.
The Opportunity I Te Whiwhinga mahi
We have a fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Lecturer to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching and service.
We are open to expertise across areas relevant to our School of Social Sciences & Humanities, and are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our teachingin the area of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
We embrace practice-led, research-informed approaches to teaching. Your contributions to programme and course development will support our continuous-improvement focus. You will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of Department/School, and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning.
Contributing to designing study programmes, advancing pedagogical approaches, designing innovative teaching methods, marking assignments, and developing teaching materials, amongst other things, also form key parts of the role. You will also be expected to conduct pedagogical research and must maintain industry relevance by engaging with external organisations.
Please see the position description available for more information.
About you | Ko wai koe
If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience - you’ll fit right in.
As an academic member of staff at AUT, you’ll blend teaching, research and engagement to create outcomes that have real impact on the world. You’ll work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to projects alongside our industry and community partners. With room to experiment, develop your skills and refine your practice, you’ll be supported to make a practical, impactful contribution to both learning and discovery.
You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your academic career.
We offer:
Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward.
Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
Clear, visible pathways to grow your academic profile and global impact.
Recognition frameworks that reflect your contributions to teaching, research, citizenship and living our values.
Access to our labs, simulation centres and real-world research partnership.
Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications, if applicable) please also
submit:
A cover letter explaining which specific role is of interest (research-focused or teaching-focused), why AUT, and how your experience aligns with some, or all, of the selection criteria we're seeking below.
Criteria:
Qualification: PhD in Criminology
Teaching: Experience in teaching and curriculum development and a student-centred approach, and enthusiasm for teaching innovation.
Scholarship and Professional Practice: An expressed specific desire to be a teaching-focused academic who will undertake activity as specified to maintain professional currency.
Equity and Te Aronui: A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey
(https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi).
Further Information | Pārongo Anō
Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $84,000 - $100,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
For academic enquiries: Contact (Nicki Tarulevicz nicki.tarulevicz@aut.ac.nz )
For recruitment enquiries: Contact (recruitmentteam@aut.ac.nz)
Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 4th February 2026, 11:55pm
Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 94480
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
JOB DETAILS
Reference #
94480
Location (s)
City Campus
Employment type (s)
Fixed term
Closes on
04 Feb 2026 23:55
Expertise
Lecturer
Experience level (s)
Experienced (2 years +)
More details (document)
PD 10785 - Lecturer ((Teaching Path).pdf
Posted on
28 Jan 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lecturer - Criminology position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
