PÅ«kenga/Lecturer - Pacific Studies
PÅ«kenga/Lecturer - Pacific Studies
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$ 97377 - 114943
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Job Description
TE TUMU SCHOOL OF MORI PACIFIC & INDIGENOUS STUDIES
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES TE KETE ARONUI
M te tma/About our team
Founded in 1990 Te Tumu has a vision to be a world-leading teaching and research centre of Mori Pacific and Indigenous knowledge. Since then it has rapidly gained an international reputation as one of the preferred places in Aotearoa New Zealand to learn about Mori Pacific and Indigenous cultures and societies. We also teach te reo Mori (Mori language). Our multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff students research and teaching is reflected in our name Te Tumu a pan-Polynesian term which is often used in Mori in the phrase te tumu herenga waka - a post for tying up canoes. We liken ourselves to a foundation one to which staff students and guests can anchor themselves to for the duration of their stay at the University of Otagotkou Whakaihu Waka.
The Pacific Studies Programme was introduced in 2002 and focuses on contemporary cultural issues here in Aotearoa New Zealand and in the Pacific. An introduction to conversational Tongan is addition to core compulsory papers the programme offers a wide range of elective papers drawn not only from Te Tumu but also from other Humanities programmes that teach about the Pacific including Anthropology Archaeology History Theology Music and Social Work.
Te Tumu also offers postgraduate programmes in Pacific Studies. These programmes focus on issues and research pertaining to the Pacific and Pacific Peoples particularly in the contemporary context. At the masters and doctoral levels we supervise a diverse range of Pacific and Pacific related topics. Full details on all postgraduate programmes in Pacific Studies can be found at mahi/The role
Applications are invited for a Lecturer position in Te Tumu School of Mori Pacific & Indigenous Studies. The position offers an academic career in a well-established and progressive School with a proud teaching and research record.
The successful candidate will be expected to take on a full teaching load that includes courses about key issues and discourses in Pacific Studies and more focused subjects related to their research expertise. You will be expected to teach and continue to develop papers within the Pacific Studies programme in consultation and with agreement of the Dean of Te Tumu.
There will be an expectation that the candidate also develops and maintains a programme of highly quality research and publications.
The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake service roles including administration appropriate to the School the University and wider Indigenous communities. Te Tumu has a strong postgraduate research culture and you will also be expected to undertake the supervision of student research.
Your Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be expected to have:
A PhD in Pacific Studies or a relevant field.
Teaching experience at tertiary level
Ideally some peer-reviewed research publications and experience of postgraduate supervision and/or mentorship.
Evidence of an ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.
The ability to contribute to the teaching and development of the Pacific Studies Programme.
There will be opportunities to also teach into the Indigenous Studies Programme in Te Tumu.
Evidence of an ability to do independent academic research.
Evidence of service to Pacific communities.
Expertise in any of the following areas would be an advantage:
oPacific knowledge and research methodologies.
oPacific philosophies.
oPacific Identity.
oNational Pacific regional and/or global challenges.
oAotearoa New Zealands connections to its Pacific Realm.
oPacific diaspora.
oPacific activism.
oPacific leadership.
Please note that proficiency in any Pacific language and an ability to demonstrate collaborations with national regional and international Pacific and indigenous scholars would be an advantage.
Proko/Further Details
The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living excellent schools and a great array of activities ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities.
This is a full-time (1 FTE) permanent position based in tepoti Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $97377 to $114943 per annum.
For specific enquiries and/or if youre unsure about any of the criteria above please contact Professor Patrick Vakaoti Dean Te Tumu via the contact details below.
Application
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A cover letter
A CV
Names and email addresses of at least three referees
To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Additional Information
Contact: Professor Patrick VakaotiTel:
Position details: Information Statement
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
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Location: About Dunedin
Employment Type
Full-Time
