Teaching Fellow - Geography

SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY | TE IHOWHENUA

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES | TE KETE ARONUI

About us | Mō mātou

Te Ihowhenua, the School of Geography at the University of Otago is nationally and internationally recognised for the quality of our graduates and the impact of our research. The School supports graduate and postgraduate programmes in Physical and Human Geography and Environmental Management, as well as Planning and International Development. The aim is to deliver globally relevant research informed teaching that enables graduates to contribute to addressing contemporary global and local challenges and to make a difference.

The school offers BA and BSc degrees in geography and environmental management, taught masters degrees development, planning and applied environmental management, as well as research Masters and PhD degrees.

The role | Te mahi

Te Ihowhenua, the School of Geography seeks to appoint a skilled and versatile Teaching Fellow to support and teach primarily into programmes in Human Geography and Environmental Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role would suit an early career academic, looking to develop their teaching across environmental studies and/or geography.

As a Te Tiriti led University, and a School that focuses on human-environment relationships and processes, a demonstrated understanding of te Tiriti and key concepts in te Ao Māori as they relate to te taiao is required. We particularly welcome candidates with knowledge of mātauranga Māori and other indigenous knowledge systems. The candidate will support and contribute to existing courses, and dependent on expertise and experience, may be required to offer a full course at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Key skills and experience expected in this role:

• PhD or tertiary teaching experience in Geography or a closely related field.

• Some teaching experience, with a desire to develop teaching and facilitate learning success.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with students and staff from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

• Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.

Any of the following areas of specialisation are desirable: urban, political, environmental, or social geographies, planning, development, sustainability and environmental policy and governance.

An understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s environmental history, governance and geography is an advantage.

Preference will be given to applicants who bring cultural awareness into their teaching, and who can provide culturally appropriate support to students.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term position for two years, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary range for this role is $75,727 to $87,849 or $91,614 to $102,900 depending on skills and experience.

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.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative, and committed individual to make a significant contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic School and University.

Application | Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• CV

• Cover letter

• Names and email addresses of at least three referees

To submit your application, please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600456 will close on Sunday, 12 April 2026.