Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Geotechnical Engineering to join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
In this role, you will undertake high-quality teaching, research, and service in geotechnical and civil engineering.
You will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research students, and develop a strong research programme that attracts external funding and produces impactful publications.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a permanent, 40 hours per week, full time contract.
The salary range for this role is from NZ $97,831 $162,557 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
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Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
The Faculty of Engineering and Design is a vibrant hub of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
With purpose-built facilities and strong industry connections, the faculty supports cutting-edge research and hands-on learning across engineering, architecture, urban planning, and design. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers BE (Honours) degrees accredited by Engineering NZ in both Civil and Structural specialisations, in addition to a wider range of postgraduate taught and research programmes.
The department has state-of-the-art research laboratories, which include in our Newmarket campus, which is well-equipped for laboratory and field-based testing of geomaterials, including cyclic triaxial devices, soil-water characteristic curve measurement facilities, and in-situ seismic geophysical testing equipment.
Additionally, the Newmarket campus includes a purpose-built Structures Testing Laboratory, fitted for material, structural system, and seismic testing.
We are New Zealand's top university for Civil and Structural Engineering and ranked 48th in the world by QS subject rankings.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You will be an academic with expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil/rock mechanics, or related fields.
You will also bring:
Diversity is important to us.
Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a key priority.
The department is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates that would complement our expertise and enhance the departments gender and cultural diversity.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities.
Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.
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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 10/11/2025 to be considered.
As part of your application please submit a CV and Cover letter to include:
Please reach out to Rick Henry - for a confidential conversation.
Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.