Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Shape the future of civil engineering education and research at Aotearoa New Zealand's leading research-intensive university.

• Permanent, full-time academic position

• Lead impactful teaching and research initiatives

• Strong industry engagement and collaboration opportunities

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The School of Engineering at the University of Waikato is seeking an outstanding academic to join our Civil Engineering programme as a Senior Lecturer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching excellence, supervise postgraduate research, and undertake high-quality research in a vibrant and growing engineering school.

You will professionally deliver research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students, and develop an active programme of scholarship and research. You will have the opportunity to build national and international research collaborations, attract external research funding, and contribute to the advancement of civil engineering education and practice.

We will utilise your expert knowledge in civil engineering design, civil infrastructure asset management, construction management and project delivery, sustainable construction, digital construction technologies, and/or industry–university collaboration.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) based at our Hamilton campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mike Duke, Dean of Engineering, at mike.duke@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online recruitment system; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will hold a PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline and have an established record of teaching, research, and academic leadership appropriate for appointment at Senior Lecturer level.

You will bring:

• Expertise in civil engineering and/or construction-related disciplines

• A strong record of research publications and scholarly activity

• Experience supervising postgraduate research students

• Success in developing research collaborations and securing external research funding

• A commitment to innovative and engaging teaching practices

• Strong industry connections and a passion for industry engagement and work-integrated learning

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills

• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working effectively with diverse communities

Chartered Professional Engineer status and significant industry experience will be highly regarded.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The School of Engineering Te Kura Mata-Ao is part of the Division of STEM and offers accredited engineering programmes across a range of disciplines including Civil, Environmental, Chemical & Process, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Materials & Process, and Electrical & Electronic Engineering.

Our research strengths span energy, water, robotics, sensing, biomedical engineering, materials, construction, infrastructure and structural engineering. We are committed to delivering world-class education, impactful research, and strong engagement with

industry, iwi and communities.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko Te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on November 16, 2026

Requisition Number: 1003983