Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job Description:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau

Located in Christchurch | Ōtautahi

New Zealand | Aotearoa

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are looking for an outstanding early-career academic to join the vibrant Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau. The principal duties of this role are teaching, research and academic service focussed in areas aligned with our Department’s strengths. You will design, develop and deliver teaching in the Electrical and Electronic, Computer, and Mechatronic Engineering disciplines. Your teaching responsibilities include face-to-face delivery and the coordination of courses, including the design and development of curricula, management of teaching teams, oversight of resources and budgets, and the organisation and support of student learning. Adding to the Department’s collaborative research culture by developing a research programme, including undertaking research, supervising postgraduate students, and disseminating research with a focus on positive impact.

You will participate in and guide research, including attracting and securing research income, and regularly disseminating your research in high quality outlets. Supporting collegial service within the Department, across the University, and through engagement with the wider community. You will benefit from mentoring and supervision from continuing academic staff, and your collaborative approach will contribute to, and build, networks and projects both within the Department, industry and across the University.

Mōu | Who You Are
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from individuals with a variety of research interests and specialisations. As part of our strategic growth plan, we welcome candidates with expertise in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Some of your skills and experience will include:

• A PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from a recognised university
• An emerging publication record in quality peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, or other recognised research outputs
• Demonstrated experience contributing to research projects, research programmes, or externally funded research initiatives
• Experience teaching, tutoring, demonstrating, or supporting learning in a tertiary education environment
• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging learning experiences and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Research interests aligned to areas such as power systems, power electronics, wireless communications, RF engineering, embedded systems, signal processing, machine learning, image processing, microfluidics, electronic nanomaterials, or related fields
• Evidence of developing a research portfolio and building collaborative relationships with academic, industry, or research partners

You will also bring a commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, a passion for research-led education, and a collaborative approach that reflects UC's values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and tiakitanga. Your ability to leverage technology to enhance student engagement and contribute to the wider academic community will set you up for success in this role.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau is a dynamic and future-focussed department that has a passion for excellence in teaching and research. We have a welcoming and open environment which encourages personal and collective growth. We foster and value collaboration within and outside of our Department, supporting and enabling creativity and development. Our collaborations include the Departments of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, the Human Interface Technologies Lab, the Wireless Research Centre, and the Electric Power Engineering Centre. Research collaborations are also active with industry, and several Universities and research institutes in New Zealand and from around the world. Our courses are typically team-taught and have a strong focus on work-integrated and project-based learning, with good support systems for our staff and students. We work together to create a friendly, supportive and thriving culture for our communities.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei | What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• relocation support
• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616

The closing date for this position is: 30 August 2026 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

1. a 1-page cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining your research interests and goals,
   and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement (combined)
2. a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

Please note, only 2 documents can be uploaded in the application process.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at [email protected]

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: [email protected]

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.

Please note, this is an onsite position.

At the University of Canterbury, we strive for inclusivity and diversity. We understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. Our hiring decisions strive to go beyond traditional qualifications and job experience. If you're interested in applying but unsure about meeting all requirements or need extra support, please inform us. As part of our commitment to supporting academic career progression, we take proactive steps to removing barriers, addressing unconscious bias, promoting equity in decision-making and providing support for career progression, promotion and development. Join us in shaping the future of Applied Mathematics in an environment that values collaboration, inclusivity, and wellbeing.