Teaching Fellow - Surveying at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

87849.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Teaching, Surveying, Environmental Field, Physical Field, Engineering Field, Geospatial Field, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Pastoral Care, Health and Safety Compliance

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ SCHOOL OF SURVEYING | TE KURA KAIRŪRI Who we are | Ko wai mātou The School of Surveying is a professional school within the Division of Sciences. The School supports studies within the Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) degree, BSc degrees in Surveying Measurement, Land Planning and Development, and in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad), Postgraduate Diploma of Science (PGDipSci), Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc GIS), Master of Surveying (MSurv), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Applied Science (MAppSc GIS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Our teaching addresses research frontiers and real-world challenges in contemporary communities. Graduates from the School are in high demand, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Research in the School applies diverse methodologies and our teaching is informed by both professional practice and the high-quality research undertaken by our academic staff. Our expertise embraces geodesy, GNSS and precise positioning, engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying, photogrammetry and 3D reality capture, geographic information systems (GIS), statutory planning, land tenure and cadastral surveying, land development and urban design, project management and professional development. The school maintains workrooms, well-equipped computer laboratories, and other spaces that provide for the needs of students, and a full range of modern electronic surveying equipment for both terrestrial and marine environments. We enjoy strong collaborations with researchers in the sciences, humanities, commerce and health sciences. Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the school and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community. We are committed to partnership as established in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to enacting the University's Māori, Pacific, Equity & Diversity, Internationalisation and Sustainability Strategic Frameworks. We are a whanau-friendly workplace. The role | Te mahi As a Teaching Fellow, you will work under the guidance of the academic leads responsible for two first year papers within the BSurv (Bachelor of Surveying). Your focus will be supporting learning and teaching in core Surveying undergraduate papers. Specifically, those papers include but are not limited to: SURV120 (Surveying and Spatial Science) and SURV130 (People, Place and the Built Environment). Key tasks of this role include: • Assisting in preparation of teaching material. • Running tutorials, field work, technical drafting and computer lab sessions. • Organising demonstrators and teaching materials. • Assisting with course assessments and feedback to students, including on writing and maths support. • Providing pastoral care to students • Compliance with health and safety standards. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako You will have aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level, as well as: • Masters or honours degree or higher in Surveying or other environmental, physical, engineering or geospatial field, may hold or be studying for a postgraduate degree. • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently. • Proven ability to work with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • A current driver's license • A commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and to diversity/equal opportunity. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The salary range for this position is $75,727 to $87,849 (per annum). You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Specific enquiries regarding the role can be directed to Surveying Dean Prof. Tony Moore via the contact details below. Application | Tono Candidates are asked to provide: • A CV, including employment history. • A letter of application outlining how you fit the teaching role. • Three (3) Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address. To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501945 will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Additional Information Contact: Tony Moore Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

As a Teaching Fellow, you will support learning and teaching in core Surveying undergraduate papers. Key tasks include preparing teaching material, running tutorials, and providing feedback to students.