LecturerSenior Lecturer in International Business

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity 

We seek to hire an ambitious collegial and productive academic with proven research and teaching abilities in the broad area of International Business (IB).

We are particularly interested in appointing an IB scholar with interests and capabilities in SME internationalisation including the internationalisation of firms from small open economies the scaling of entrepreneurial ventures and digitalisation and its relationship to internationalisation strategies and processes.

Candidates at the Lecturer level should demonstrate the potential to publish in top journals in International Business and related disciplines and candidates at the Senior Lecturer level should have already published in such outlets and have developed a portfolio of publications including some in top-tier journals.

It is essential that candidates can teach across IB and other related disciplines and it is desirable that they have the potential to teach executive or MBA-oriented learners. We value candidates whose teaching integrates research in ways that engage and equip students to tackle complex strategic challenges. Teaching capabilities are expected to align with the University of Aucklands TeachWell framework and preference may be given to an academic with proven ability to adopt innovative pedagogies and to use a variety of teaching methods. 

This is a full time (40 hours per week) permanent position (subject to continuation).

The remuneration for this position is $99788 - $158904 per annum depending on the academic level of appointment. 

For more information about this role please refer to the Position Description. 

He kōrero mōu About you

Our ideal candidate will be a team player who will support the Department and more specifically the International Business Disciplinary Area in a wide range of scholarly activities and will have strong communication skills and will be able to articulate your plans and qualified with a PhD degree in International Business (or a closely related discipline) our ideal candidate will also have the following skills and experience: 

• Potential (L) or proven track record (SL) in successfully delivering IB undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a business school
• Potential (L) or proven (SL) publication track record in top-ranked IB journals (e.g. Australian Business Deans Council A* or A-ranked or ABS 4* 4 or 3-point journals)
• Potential (L) or proven (SL) track record attracting funding from both internal and external reputable funding schemes
• Potential (L) or proven (SL) track record in designing curriculum (part or entire course/programme)
• Potential (L) or proven (SL) track record in successfully supervising graduate students research in International Business (PhDs and Masters)
   

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University is committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent research teaching and campus facilities
• Generous Research & Study Leave
• Full range of research and leadership development programmes

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features including four stunning harbours accessible coastline native bush and moderate temperatures which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.
 

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted by the closing date of March 17 2026 (NZDT) will be given full consideration.

Application should include: a cover letter and CV a statement and substantiation of your teaching philosophy any teaching evaluations and a statement of your research programme with a full publication record.

Please reach out to Lisa Callagher (Deputy Head of Department) via  for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information :

Equity

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time