Lecturer Management and Sustainable Business

at  Massey University

Job Description: Lecturer Management & Sustainable Business
Position Purpose: To enhance the learning and qualification outcomes of Massey’s students
and the scholarly outputs of the University by undertaking an effective
programme of teaching in the areas of Management.
Department: School of Management
Location: Manawatū
Reports to: Head of School through Associate Head of School
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer
Key relationships: Internal External
School executive team
Students, academic and
professional staff across campuses.
Massey University We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it
About this area: The School of Management is a centre of expertise for study and research
into contemporary management issues. We are the largest and one of
the most highly-respected management schools in New Zealand,
committed not only to excellence in teaching and research, but to
connecting with community and business organisations and using our
expertise to improve business and society.
Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and

the people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.

At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University’s health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.

At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Teaching • Under the supervision of the designated academic lead, undertake, as
appropriate for a particular course, the teaching of tutorials, lectures,
seminars, studio teaching, laboratories and workshops; and provide
support with marking and student interaction, as directed by the

designated academic lead.

• Where the paper is team-taught, Tutors/Senior Tutors are responsible to

the designated academic lead.

• Deliver teaching via all delivery modes and on each of Massey

University’s campuses as required.

• May support the development of a paper and its study materials and/or

the assessment criteria and process, under the supervision of the

designated academic lead.

• Help maintain learning resources such as study guides, online learning

environments, and laboratory materials.

• Supervise practical classes and support student projects.
• Undertake teaching on other Massey University campuses as required.
• Contribute to feedback and evaluation processes under the supervision

of the designated academic lead.

• Comply with relevant teaching and learning policies and procedures

(e.g., Teaching & Learning, Academic Integrity, Assessment and
Equivalence).
Administration • Undertake administration of paper(s) to which you are requested to

contribute.

• Undertake professional development activities consistent with

administration as directed by the Associate Head of School and/or Head

of School.

• Cooperate with colleagues within the school and beyond and share school

objectives to advance the knowledge and practice of management.
University • Ensure the observance of university policy and codes of practice in all

Responsibilities teaching, research, community service and administrative practices.

• Comply with the university’s obligation under its charter regarding equal

employment and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Any other duties as required by the Head of School.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: Relevant PhD or equivalent qualification and demonstrated teaching and
expertise in Management and Sustainability or related discipline.
Experience: • Demonstrated teaching expertise in the Sustainability and/or
Integrated Management within a university or other tertiary teaching

environment.

• A record of accomplishment in research including the ability to

produce refereed journal articles, along with a willingness to pursue

external research funding.

• Demonstrated engagement with practice and co-curricular activities.

Capabilities
Communication • Clear, confident communicator and presenter.
Essential • Conducts discussions in a respectful manner, which are sincere and

fully expressed.

• Collaborates in a complex, multi-campus environment and works

cooperatively across disciplines.

• Practices effective and appropriate communication and relationship

building with academic staff, professional staff, and students.
Time Management • Effectively manages time including timely compliance with
Essential administration requirements and university deadlines.
Research • Supervises research projects effectively.
Essential • Able to develop and implement a research programme and/or

research projects and to manage research projects effectively.

• Competence in developing successful research grant applications and

implementing projects that meet the goals and aspirations of the
School and the University in relation to Performance Based Research
Funds (PBRF) requirements
Teaching • Proven skills in teaching and assessment at both undergraduate and

Essential postgraduate levels, and internally and at a distance.

• Demonstrated ability in effective course design and development.
• Competence in multiple modes of teaching and learning technologies.

Admin/IT • Proficient and/or willing to learn and adapt to in-house computing
Essential systems.
Collegiality • Willingness to assist with necessary functions of the university and

Essential contribute to school processes.

• Competence in working with people from a diverse range of

backgrounds and at all levels of an organisation.
Personal attributes • Displays enthusiasm and takes initiative and responsibility.

Essential • Works well both independently and as part of a team.

• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Pre-employment checks
Essential • Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)

Check performed by the Ministry of Justice

• Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check performed.
• Referee checks

• Comply with the university’s obligation under its charter regarding equa