Economics, Lecturer jobs

• Seeking expertise in Finance
• Make a meaningful impact through high-quality teaching within an AACSB and EQUIS accredited Business School
• Join a collegial department with internationally recognised research and strong industry connections
• Fixed-term, full-time position based at AUT’s City Campus in Auckland to substitute for a staff member on parental leave.

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT's Economics and Finance department is part of our Business School. Our School holds two of the most prestigious global business school accreditations: EQUIS and AACSB, attesting to the quality of its programmes and research. In line with AUT's positioning as a university of opportunity and New Zealand's only university of technology, we care about student success. We embrace practice-led and research-informed approaches to teaching, to optimise the student experience, and we pride ourselves on our significant industry connections and opportunities for work-integrated learning. Our research is internationally recognised, with particular expertise aligned to themes of inclusive work and wellbeing, responsible business, and digital futures and innovation.

To learn more about our Economics and Finance department, please click here: link

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are seeking a Teaching Path Lecturer (TPL) in Finance to join our Department of Economics and Finance on a fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) contract starting 1 February 2027 and ending on 26 November 2027. This role will help manage a temporary gap in our teaching capacity due to a staff member being on parental leave. The candidate should be comfortable teaching in the main finance areas of investments and corporate finance, along with other specific courses, and be comfortable in dealing with course sizes of around 150 students. The role would entail course coordination, preparation and delivery of lectures and workshops, assessment, and responding to student queries. We embrace practice-led, research-informed approaches to teaching. Your contributions to the programme will support our continuous-improvement focus. You will teach in courses as assigned by the Head of Department and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning. You will be supported by a professional development budget.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staffhttps://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits.

About you | Ko wai koe

At AUT, academic staff combine teaching, research and engagement to create meaningful impact. You will work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects with industry, community and academic partners.

We’re looking for academics with curiosity, energy and openness to new ideas, who are committed to collegiality, cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience contributing to Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

We welcome applications from teaching academics. The selection criteria sought are:

1. Qualification:

• A PhD or near completion of a PhD.

2. Teaching:

• Previous teaching experience in workshops, lectures, course coordination roles.
• Ability to coordinate large classes with sizes of around 100-150 students.

3. Scholarship and Professional Practice:

• An expressed specific desire to be a teaching-focused academic who will undertake activity as specified to maintain professional currency.

4. Equity and Te Aronui

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your full academic CV, please also submit:

1. A cover letter explaining your motivation, teaching experiences, and approaches to teaching/teaching philosophy.

2. Evidence of satisfactory student evaluations.

All applications must be submitted through the online application process.

Further Information | Pārongo Anō

• Start Date: 1 February 2027
• End Date: 26 November 2027
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $88,000 - $94,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
• For academic enquiries: Contact Prof. Bart Frijns, Head of Department Economics and Finance (bart.frijns@aut.ac.nz). For recruitment enquiries: please send us an enquiry or call 09 921 9499

Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 11 November 2026, 11.55pm

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96820

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

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