Teaching Fellow Surveying
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SCHOOL OF SURVEYING TE KURA KAIRŪRI
Who we are Ko wai mātou
The School of Surveying is a professional school within the Division of Sciences. The School supports studies within the Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) degree BSc degrees in Surveying Measurement Land Planning and Development and in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) Postgraduate Diploma of Science (PGDipSci) Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc GIS) Master of Surveying (MSurv) Master of Science (MSc) Master of Applied Science (MAppSc GIS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Our teaching addresses research frontiers and real-world challenges in contemporary communities. Graduates from the School are in high demand both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Research in the School applies diverse methodologies and our teaching is informed by both professional practice and the high-quality research undertaken by our academic staff. Our expertise embraces geodesy GNSS and precise positioning engineering surveying hydrographic surveying photogrammetry and 3D reality capture geographic information systems (GIS) statutory planning land tenure and cadastral surveying land development and urban design project management and professional development.
The school maintains workrooms well-equipped computer laboratories and other spaces that provide for the needs of students and a full range of modern electronic surveying equipment for both terrestrial and marine environments. We enjoy strong collaborations with researchers in the sciences humanities commerce and health sciences.
Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the school and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community. We are committed to partnership as established in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to enacting the Universitys Māori Pacific Equity & Diversity Internationalisation and Sustainability Strategic Frameworks. We are a whanau-friendly workplace.
The role Te mahi
As a Teaching Fellow you will work under the guidance of the academic leads responsible for two first year papers within the BSurv (Bachelor of Surveying).
Your focus will be supporting learning and teaching in core Surveying undergraduate papers. Specifically those papers include but are not limited to:
SURV120 (Surveying and Spatial Science) and SURV130 (People Place and the Built Environment).
Key tasks of this role include:
Assisting in preparation of teaching material.
Running tutorials field work technical drafting and computer lab sessions.
Organising demonstrators and teaching materials.
Assisting with course assessments and feedback to students including on writing and maths support.
Providing pastoral care to students
Compliance with health and safety standards.
Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
You will have aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level as well as:
Masters or honours degree or higher in Surveying or other environmental physical engineering or geospatial field may hold or be studying for a postgraduate degree.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
Proven ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A current drivers license
A commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and to diversity/equal opportunity.
Further details Pūroko
This is a permanent full time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
The salary range for this position is $75727 to $87849 (per annum).
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
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.
Specific enquiries regarding the role can be directed to Surveying Dean Prof. Tony Moore via the contact details below.
Application Tono
Candidates are asked to provide:
A CV including employment history.
A letter of application outlining how you fit the teaching role.
Three (3) Referee contact details including telephone number and email address.
To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 15 February 2026.
Additional Information
Contact: Tony Moore
Position details: Information Statement
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
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