Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Entrepreneurship

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OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL | TE KURA PAKIHI

Otago Business School at the University of Otago invites applications for a permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua) position in Entrepreneurship for the beginning of the 2026 academic year.

Who we are/Ko wai mātou

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 ranking. The Otago Business School is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited, and among the leadings business schools in Australasia.

Across its seven academic Departments, Otago Business School offers a range of thriving Undergraduate, Masters, PhD and DBA programmes. Like the rest of the University, Otago Business School is research intensive, but also fully committed to delivering a holistic learning experience that develops critical thinking and informed engagement among its students through teaching and supervision.

In 2022, Otago Business School launched a new and innovative degree program called the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr). The BEntr has a flexible programme structure and a multidisciplinary focus. It’s designed for students interested in subject areas within Commerce, Arts, Science, and Health Sciences who also wish to specialise (major) in Entrepreneurship. The BEntr core consists of six Entrepreneurship papers (two papers in each year of study) plus two 300-level electives. In the core papers, we carefully balance learning the fundamentals and theory of entrepreneurial thinking and start-up methodologies through research-led teaching, with applied learning, entrepreneurial practice and engagement with communities, entrepreneurs and industry external to the classroom environment. It’s designed to accelerate ventures that address the world’s most pressing challenges.

We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University’s principal Treaty partner.

As the first cohort of BEntr students successfully graduate from the programme, and with growing demand and interest in entrepreneurship education, Otago Business School’s BEntr is ready for its next stage of growth.

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in Entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will be a member of the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship teaching team and participate fully in the Division’s research, teaching and service activities. Across these responsibilities, time is allocated as follows: 40% to teaching, 40% to research, and 20% to service. The successful candidate’s role will sit in one Department within the Otago Business School, and this location will be determined by the successful candidate’s core area(s) of research expertise and assigned teaching responsibilities.

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of a range of entrepreneurship courses and contribute to curriculum development. You will also contribute to postgraduate supervision, including Masters, PhD and DBA students. Candidates will be expected to have a clear and focussed research agenda and a determination to achieve external funding to support it.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Have a PhD in Entrepreneurship, Innovation or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, publishing in top academic journals.
• Have a strong commitment to obtaining external research funding.
• Demonstrate the necessary capabilities and/or high-quality previous experience of teaching entrepreneurship and related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Have experience of and evident commitment to engaging with industry to enhance student learning.
• Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.

In addition to academic expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation, candidates with practical experience of working on, with, or mentoring start-ups and student entrepreneurs are especially sought.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE), permanent position based in Dunedin.

At the University of Otago, we are committed to Te Tiriti as set out in Pae Tata and Vision 2040. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Otago, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world. We invite you to join us in fulfilling our vision and mission.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in Otago Business School and the University of Otago, and we seek colleagues who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community. The Dunedin campus of the University of Otago has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The position also offers candidates the opportunity to live in the vibrant city of Dunedin, a location that provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Head of Programme for the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, Professor Conor O’Kane via the contact details:

Application/Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2501251 will close on Sunday 21 September 2025.