Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in International Business at University of Auckland

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

158904.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

International Business, Research, Teaching, SME Internationalisation, Entrepreneurial Ventures Scaling, Digitalisation, Curriculum Design, Graduate Supervision, Innovative Pedagogies, Strategic Challenges, Communication Skills, Collegiality, Productivity, Executive Teaching

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by its unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. The Faculty of Business & Economics The Auckland Business School is top-ranked and triple-crown accredited, and is the largest business school in New Zealand, and has an international reputation for research and teaching excellence. The Business School’s undergraduate and graduate programmes offer a large range of courses, and the Faculty attracts high-calibre students, maintaining high entry standards for its undergraduate degrees and an outstanding and growing postgraduate taught and research programmes. The Faculty takes pride in its researchers, many of whom have international reputations in their field, and maintains an active programme of research workshops and seminars. It enjoys excellent international links, and leading scholars from top overseas universities often visit the Business School and teach courses in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Faculty also has an ecosystem of well-supported Research Centres across the disciplines. The Management and International Business Department The Department of Management and International Business (MIB) is one of seven departments within the Auckland Business School. The department is organised in five disciplinary areas: Organisation Studies; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; Innovation and Strategy; and International Business. The disciplines are taught across several programmes, including undergraduate degrees, postgraduate taught and research programmes, executive education, and PhD. Several research centres are associated with MIB, such as the Centre for Research on Modern Slavery, the Aotearoa Centre for Leadership and Governance, the Aotearoa Centre for Enterprising Women, the Dame Mira Szaszy Research Centre, and the Circular Economy in Business Research Beacon. Job Description 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 Auckland’s 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 $99,788 - $158,904 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 engagement. You will have strong communication skills and will be able to articulate your plans and ideas. Suitably 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 [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. Additional Information Equity The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz Campus: Auckland City Campus Position Number: 55562920 UoA Department Name: Management & Intl Business

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to scholarly activities within the International Business Disciplinary Area, focusing on ambitious, collegial, and productive academic work in research and teaching. Responsibilities include teaching across IB and related disciplines, engaging students with research integration, and potentially teaching executive or MBA learners.