- Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing position
What You Will Do
We invite applications for a Lecturer position (equivalent to tenured Assistant Professor in the US System) in the area of Computer Graphics, or related field.
You will contribute to teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. You will develop a strong research programme, including supervising postgraduate students and seeking external research funding.
Who You Are
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or closely aligned discipline) and have a demonstrated record of published research in Graphics (or closely aligned discipline). The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching Graphics courses and supervising research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Who You Will Work With
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a strong and forward-looking Department, dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching.
Our Department is one of the largest at University of Canterbury, and one of the fastest growing in student numbers. We teach a diverse range of students from programmes across the University. We take care in supporting students in their learning and we are well resourced to help you with your teaching.
The opportunity is here now for you to help build the future of our Department. For more information about our Department and team, please visit our website.
Why UC
University of Canterbury is in Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. We have a lot of green space, great bike routes, and access to the sea and mountains (which you can see from our Department building) all within one-hour drive from the city.
We offer a range of benefits:
- Relocation support
- Generous annual leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- And many more
The University of Canterbury is a leading University in New Zealand, with over 18,000 students. The university is committed to promoting world-class research and teaching excellence. We recognise our obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to supporting Equity and Diversity, recognising that a sense of ‘belonging’ is an integral part of university life
For more information about the University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz
The appointable salary range will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant and covered by the academic and associated staff collective employment agreement: Lecturer (2.01 – $86,197) to Senior Lecturer (4.05 – $124,732).
The closing date for this position is: Sunday 18 June 2023
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
How to Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website (via the ‘Apply’ button above) and should include:
- a cover letter;
- a full academic CV with contact information of three academic referees;
- a research statement highlighting recent research achievements and outlining future research plans (~2 pages); and
- a teaching statement outlining any prior teaching experience, your teaching philosophy, and contributions particularly related to Graphics (~1 page).
- a list of publications, indicating your three most significant contributions.
We do not accept applications by email, for further information specifically about the role, please contact: Prof Andreas Willig, [email protected].