M\u014d t\u0113nei t\u016branga mahi | About this role<\/p>\n
About the Team\/Service\/Location<\/span>This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-career Software Engineer to show strong leadership and progress your research goals. As Programme Lead for Software Engineering, this full-time role is expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as the supervision of honours, graduate and postgraduate students. The Senior Lecturer\/Associate Professor will be expected to maintain professional associations, establish and promote collaborations with industry, and contribute to outreach events.<\/span>Salary will be in the range of $113,428 to $148,799 for a Senior Lecturer, or $150,661 to $166,176 for an Associate Professor, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based at our Hillcrest Campus.<\/span>For more information on these roles, please see the position description attached for the and . For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Annika Hinze, Head of School, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, annika.hinze@waikato.ac.nz<\/span>Who are you? – Ko wai koe?<\/span>We are seeking to grow our Software Engineering department with the addition of a Senior Lecturer\/Associate Professor who enhances our research strengths, creates engaging teaching experiences, and contributes to our outreach programmes. We are especially interested in appointing an experienced academic who can provide leadership in integrating emerging AI tools and methodologies into our software engineering programme.<\/span>The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD and have demonstrated teaching and research experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral students, supported by a strong track record of securing competitive research funding. Additionally, experience leading a team of academic colleagues is strongly preferred, as well as a willingness to contribute to both our Hamilton and Tauranga programmes.<\/span>Who are we? – Ko wai m\u0101tou?<\/span>Au Reikura – The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Waikato comprises four discipline groups. The Software Engineering group has research strengths in areas such as human-centred computing, internet of things, and software correctness. Software Engineering is closely aligned with the Computer Science programme, where we have a strong presence in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.<\/span>We offer a range of Software Engineering programmes, from the fully accredited Bachelor of Engineering to PhD level. Our programmes are accredited under the Washington Accord and the Seoul Accord.<\/span>Why should you apply for this position? He aha ng\u0101 take me tono mai ai koe?<\/span>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 .<\/span>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.<\/span>For the People – Ko te Tangata<\/span>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.<\/span>E herea ana te Whare W\u0101nanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angit\u016b \u014drite ki ng\u0101 t\u0101ngata katoa.<\/span>Applications close on Thursday, 30 April 2026<\/span>Requisition number: 1003562<\/p>\n M\u014d t\u0113nei t\u016branga mahi | About this role Lead Software Engineering programmes and academic direction Advance research with strong industry collaboration Shape AI integration in teaching and curriculum About the Team\/Service\/Location This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-career Software Engineer to show strong leadership and progress your research goals. 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