Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Position Overview
Otago Business School at the University of Otago is hiring a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship. This is a permanent, full-time faculty role starting in 2026. The position combines research, teaching, and service within one of Australasia’s leading AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited business schools. This role offers an opportunity to grow an academic career while shaping the future of entrepreneurship education.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate entrepreneurship courses.
• Contribute to curriculum design, including the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr) program.
• Supervise master’s, PhD, and DBA students.
• Develop and pursue a strong research agenda with publications in top journals.
• Engage with industry and start-up communities to enhance student learning.
• Contribute to academic service (40% teaching, 40% research, 20% service).

Qualifications
Applicants should have:

• A PhD in entrepreneurship, innovation, or a related field.
• A proven or promising record of publishing in high-quality journals.
• Evidence of effective teaching in entrepreneurship or innovation.
• A strong commitment to securing external research funding.
• Experience working with or mentoring start-ups and entrepreneurs.
• Commitment to engaging with Māori knowledge, values, and traditions, with a strong relationship to Ngāi Tahu as mana whenua.

Compensation & Benefits

• Lecturer: NZD $97,377 – $114,943
• Senior Lecturer: NZD $120,494 – $137,444
• Full-time, permanent appointment based in Dunedin, New Zealand.
• A collegial, research-intensive environment with strong institutional support.
• An excellent work-life balance in a city ranked among the world’s most beautiful campuses, offering affordable living and a vibrant community.

About the Institution
The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Its Otago Business School is internationally recognized, offering undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and DBA programs across seven departments. The innovative Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr) blends research-led teaching with applied entrepreneurial practice, designed to prepare graduates to tackle global challenges.

Application Instructions
Applications must include:

• A CV
• A cover letter
• Contact details of 3–4 referees

Apply online via: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs.
Reference number: 2501251.
Application deadline: Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Enquiries: Professor Conor O’Kane, Head of Programme, Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, via conor.okane@otago.ac.nz.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wānanga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

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