Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Geographic Information Science

at  Massey University

JOB DESCRIPTION: LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to enhance the learning and
qualifications outcomes of Massey University’s students and the
scholarly programme of teaching, research and publication, undertaking
postgraduate research supervision, and by providing administrative and
professional service to the university and the broader academic,
professional and general communities.
Department: School of People Environment and Planning
Location: Manawatū
Reports to: Head of School PEP
Responsible for: Nil.
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer /Senior Lecturer – Geographic Information Systems

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Teaching • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes
of teaching and delivery mediums, including through electronic and

on-line technologies.

• Design and develop the academic and administrative content of

courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and

processes.

• Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of

all papers allocated from the University’s Integrated Paper

Programme (IPP).

• Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that

course materials are regularly updated.

• Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of tutors/senior

tutors, graduate assistants and technical support personnel.

• Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of

course design and delivery.

• Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all

papers/courses for which paper-coordination responsibilities have

been assigned.

• Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-

related matters.

• Undertake teaching on each of Massey University’s campuses as

required and through distance education.
Supervision • Contribute to the University degree completions and success by
supervising the research activities of undergraduate and
postgraduate students, including postgraduate research projects
and theses.
Research and • Undertake an active and appropriate programme of academic
Scholarship research, including participation in team-based research as
appropriate, to the level expected by the University’s Strategic

Research Capability Policy.

• Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic

journals and other publications - including creative research outputs

if in the area of creative or expressive arts.

• Review research papers and other scholarly publications.
• Participate in and present research at academic conferences.
• Contribute to School/Institute/University seminars and workshops
• Seek research funding where there is an opportunity to do so
• Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services

for entry onto the Research Information Management System

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications: • Relevant PhD (or equivalent) or other post-graduate qualification.
NB. Appointments made where the required qualification is close to
completion will require completion within a specified timeframe as a
condition of appointment.
Experience: • Demonstrated teaching and research experience in a university or

other tertiary teaching environment.

• Experienced in the use of electronic and on-line technologies in

blended and distance teaching delivery

• Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees.

• Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching,

research, community service and administrative practices.

• Contribute to the development of a School/Institute environment

that values teamwork, cooperation and collegiality.

• Contribute to the administration of the School/Institute.
• Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and

development.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned.