Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Excellent opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Alcohol and Drug Studies) to join the Department of Social and Community Health / School of Population Health. You will be working as part of a team that teaches in a number of School of Population Health programmes that focus on addiction studies.  Will specifically coordinate and teach post graduate Certificate and Diploma courses in alcohol and drug studies.  You will also be expected to advance research in the area.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Undertake an active, appropriate, and viable personal research programme.
• Provide post graduate teaching in alcohol and drug studies (in particular, counselling theory and practice) with overall responsibility for one post graduate course.
• Coordinate and administer one undergraduate course in Community and Addictions in the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
• Supervise the research activities of undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Assist in the administration of post-graduate teaching offered by Social and Community Health, particularly alcohol and drug teaching.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Appropriate post graduate qualifications in a relevant social or health sciences discipline such as psychology, sociology, nursing, or medicine.
• Practice experience working with people affected by alcohol, drugs, and other addiction issues.
• Experience in teaching addiction studies at a tertiary level.
• Established or developing advanced knowledge in one specific area of working with people with addiction issues.
• Have knowledge of course design, delivery, and assessment.
• Understanding of the appropriate application of research methods.

This is a fulltime, permanent role. The start date will be in June 2022.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The school, is one of five in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, was established in July 2003. The mission is to work with others to provide knowledge and skills needed to improve the health of all New Zealanders.

Four things distinguish the school: its focus on factors that affect health of whole populations; the range of skills and experience amongst the staff (these extend across the spectrum of primary care, community health, health services and public health) size of the school; the schools location.

Located on the Grafton Campus, the school is fully self-contained, in a purpose-built building. The building has been designed to maximise interaction and collaboration.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are ideally looking for someone who has worked clinically who has practical experience and some research history.  A goal-oriented team player who can contribute and work collaboratively to achieve results as well as a good knowledge of how a variety of addiction services operate and what is involved in working with their clientele.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of 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, and a number of 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 19 April 2022 to be considered.

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Associate Director David Newcombe, [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. 

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed strict border restrictions but has now announced a 5-step plan for a phased reopening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s borders and welcomes the return of all nationalities.

Step 1 and 2 are complete meaning New Zealand Citizens and residents, and other eligible travellers coming from anywhere in the world will be able to travel to New Zealand as long as they meet health requirements which may include being fully vaccinated and completing pre-departure tests).

Step 3 (from 13 April 2022) Border opens to Australian citizens and permanent residents arriving from anywhere in the world

   (from 2 May 2022)  border opens to visitors from visa-waiver countries and existing (onshore and offshore) holders of valid visitor visas. 

Step 4 (from July 2022) - border opens to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders who earn above the New Zealand median wage (further details will be made available soon).

Step 5 (from October 2022) - The border reopens and normal visa processing resumes for all categories, including visitor and student visas, unless the visa is closed or paused.

The information above is constantly being reviewed and may have been updated by Immigration New Zealand since this advertisement was published. Please visit Immigration New Zealand or the Government’s official COVID-19 website for the most current and more detailed information. 

This phased reconnection will take time, meaning the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. The University will negotiate an appropriate start date with the successful candidate.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz