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Seeking academic expertise in the Information Systems (IS) discipline with a Digital Transformation and/or Data Analytics focus

Permanent, full-time roles based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland, New Zealand

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university, with equity and excellence at the heart of our purpose and actions. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment, characterised by strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, primarily based at our three Auckland campuses.

Our Management, Technology and Organisation (MTO) department is part of AUT's forward-thinking Business School. In line with AUT's positioning as a university of opportunity and New Zealand's only university of technology, we care about student success and fully engage in the potential of digital technologies in learning and research. We pride ourselves on the work-integrated learning opportunities offered to students, and our overall reputation for academic excellence and impactful research. AUT's Business School holds two of the most prestigious global business school accreditations: EQUIS and AACSB, attesting to the quality of its programmes. Embracing practice-led and research-informed approaches to teaching, we enhance the student experience by relying on a wide range of expertise, increasingly focusing on cross-disciplinary work.

Our information systems discipline consists of a dynamic team of academics actively engaged in research and passionate about teaching. We have an IS major in an undergraduate programme, a research Master's, and an established PhD programme. Colleagues in the discipline are engaged in research areas related to emerging technologies and the future of work and society, social implications of digital technologies, ethics and digital technologies, cybersecurity, governance, ICT4D, and digital transformation, among others.

To learn more about our dynamic Management, Technology and Organisation Department, please click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/research/academic-departments/management-technology-organisation

The opportunities | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have permanent, full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer positions in Information Systems available. Roles are focused either on research, teaching and service - or teaching and service only.

Expertise in Digital Transformation and/or Data Analytics is highly desirable.

We seek enthusiastic applicants to join our modern and dynamic department. The successful candidates will be dedicated to supporting students and comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning. Successful candidates will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of Department and adopt flexible, collegial and inclusive approaches within the Faculty. Contributing to designing study programmes, advancing pedagogical approaches, designing innovative teaching methods, marking assignments, and developing teaching materials, amongst other things, also form key parts of both roles.

Research-focussed appointees will establish an active research programme, publish in their field and are encouraged to pursue external funding and engage with stakeholders. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds and guidance available from senior scholars.

Teaching-focussed staff are expected to conduct pedagogical research and must maintain industry relevance by engaging with external organisations for at least five days each year.

Please see the position descriptions available for more information.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

AUT has generous leave allowances, excellent opportunities to engage with colleagues and industry and various staff benefits including free membership to AUT gyms. You'll join an open and collaborative environment that supports continued growth and development, and enhanced teaching and research practice.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications, if applicable) please also submit:

a cover letter explaining which specific role is of interest (research-focused or teaching focussed), why AUT, and how your experience aligns with some, or all, of the selection criteria we're seeking below (1 page max);

a teaching and research statement (1 page each max),

a nominated journal or conference article, and

relevant evidence of innovation in teaching and satisfactory student evaluations (2 pages max).

Research-focussed criteria

Qualification: A PhD in Information Systems (or a related field).

Teaching: An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience (more experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students)

Research: An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available (more experienced candidates will already have a more established research programme and a proven research track record with quality publications and ideally also success in external funding bids).

Equity and Te Aronui: A champion for equity. Capability to support the school on its Te Aronui journey.

Teaching-focussed criteria

Qualification: A PhD or a PhD within a year to completion in Information Systems (or a related field).

Teaching and Learning: An early career lecturer will have at least significant teaching assistant experience. More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience (and ideally course coordination experience) and evidence of curriculum development. Experience supervising student projects is desirable.

Scholarship and Professional Practice: An expressed specific desire to be a teaching-focused academic who will undertake activity as specified to maintain professional currency.

Equity and Te Aronui: A champion for equity. Capability to support the school on its Te Aronui journey.

Further Information:

Start Dates: January or February 2026.

Terms: The successful candidates secure permanent, full-time appointments (37.5 hours per week).

Salary range (research-focussed): Lecturer - $92,567 to $110,166. Senior Lecturer - $113,413 to $148,295 (specific step within ranges commensurate with relevant skills and experience).

Salary range (teaching-focussed): Lecturer - $84,447 to $100,446. Senior Lecturer - $103,395 to $135,109 (specific step within ranges commensurate with relevant skills and experience).

For academic enquiries: Contact Associate Professor Peter McGhee, Head of Department [email protected]. For recruitment enquiries: Contact Aretha Kimitaunga, AUT Senior Recruitment Consultant - [email protected].

The AUT Business School is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from all, including in particular, suitably qualified individuals from underrepresented groups.

Closing date for applications: Monday 29 September at 11.55pm

Reference: 93307

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