Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Economics

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS - TE MĀTAURAKA OHAOHA

OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL - TE KURA PAKIHI

About our team

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities, ranked in the top 1% in the QS World University Rankings. The Department of Economics is part of the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Otago Business School.

The Department of Economics is a research-intensive department with healthy undergraduate, master's, and PhD programmes. The Department values both excellent teaching and research and provides the resources and opportunities for lecturers to achieve both, including teaching loads that allow significant time for research.

The role

We invite applications for permanent, full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions from candidates in all fields of Economics, with particular encouragement for those specialising in Macroeconomics and Macroeconometrics.

The successful applicant will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching offered by the Department. Supervision of postgraduate research students at master's, DBA, and PhD level is also part of this role. Candidates will be expected to develop an independent and productive research programme.

Your skills and experience:

• A PhD in Economics is essential
• A proven track record of publication in high-quality journals
• Experience with external research funding applications
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Candidates who have not yet fully developed these skills and experience should provide evidence of their potential to do so if appointed to the position.

Further details

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and is well known for its collegiality and excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world. The vibrant city of Dunedin provides opportunities for relatively affordable living, excellent schools, and a wide range of activities, from arts to outdoor pursuits.

We have up to four permanent, full-time (1 FTE) positions based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is $97,377 - $148,024 per annum.

Application

Candidates are required to provide the following:

• A CV
• A cover letter
• 3 - 4 referee contact details, including telephone number and email address

Candidates with less than two years post-PhD experience are requested to provide a letter of recommendation from their supervisor. Please ask your supervisor to send this letter directly to hod.economics@otago.ac.nz

To submit your application, please visit our website. Applications quoting reference number 2600331 close on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

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