AI & Digital Entrepreneurship Professor Jobs (NZ)

About the Role

Join a top business school in New Zealand. The University of Auckland is hiring faculty in AI and Digital Entrepreneurship.

You will teach. You will research. You will help shape the future of business and technology.

This role fits candidates who study:

• AI in organizations
• Digital platforms and ecosystems
• Tech startups and innovation
• Data, governance, and strategy

You may join:

• Information Systems and Operations Management
• Management and International Business

What You Will Do

You will work across teaching, research, and service.

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Use modern tools (AI, digital platforms, case studies)
• Create engaging class experiences

Research

• Publish in top journals (ABDC, AJG ranked)
• Study real-world AI and digital business problems
• Work with research centers like CODE

Supervision & Service

• Guide Master’s and PhD students
• Help design courses or programs
• Join faculty and university committees

Research Areas of Interest

The school seeks strong ideas in:

AI in Organizations

• How AI changes decision-making
• Human–AI teamwork
• Impact on jobs and skills

Digital Entrepreneurship

• How startups grow using platforms
• Value creation in data ecosystems
• Global expansion through alliances

Who Should Apply

You are a good fit if you have:

• A PhD in a related field
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in interdisciplinary work

For Lecturer level

• Clear research potential
• Early teaching experience

For Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor

• Proven publications in top journals
• Experience teaching and supervising students
• Track record in research funding

Salary & Benefits

• Lecturer: NZ$99,788 – NZ$119,204
• Senior Lecturer: NZ$126,863 – NZ$158,904
• Associate Professor: from NZ$165,808

What you get:

• Research funding and support
• Study leave and mentoring
• Modern campus and facilities
• Career growth in a global school

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work at New Zealand’s top-ranked university
• Join a triple-crown accredited business school
• Live in Auckland — a vibrant, global city
• Collaborate with international scholars
• Shape the future of AI and digital business

How to Apply

Apply online before August 1, 2026.

Prepare:

• CV
• Cover letter (include relocation plans if needed)
• Teaching statement and evaluations
• Research statement and publication list

You may contact Professor Ismail Golgeci for questions.

Equity & Inclusion

The University of Auckland supports diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Important Note

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