Academic university careers at AUT
AUT is a university where what you teach and what you research has real impact – visible, credible and felt by students, industry and communities in New Zealand and beyond.
The academics who thrive here bring curiosity and heart in equal measure: a love of teaching, a drive to push boundaries and the determination to turn ideas into knowledge that works.
Working alongside experienced, engaged leadership, you help turn that vision into reality.
What working here looks like
At AUT, academics shape vibrant learning experiences, drive innovation, and inspire, collaborate and build strong connections with students and colleagues alike.
Teach to inspire
We recruit for a love of teaching and excellence. We timetable hours for course design and pedagogy, and promote on teaching impact. Teaching is a superpower here. AUT is also investing in AI across teaching, research and operations.
Research that makes a difference
We back applied research that lands in the world – with rigour, impact and recognition, and five-star QS research recognition to show for it. We form partnerships that accelerate impact so our research matters well beyond the campus.
AUT is alive with resources and activities to fuel your research ambitions. Our research networks, institutes and centres offer outstanding opportunities to push boundaries and connect within a dynamic academic community, with the industry connections to grow opportunities for your doctoral and master's degree students.
Community over hierarchy
Low walls, low hierarchy, high aroha (compassion). AUT is fearlessly inclusive – everyone belongs, everyone contributes and everyone is valued. The contributions you make count too: in promotions, in recognition and in the lives of the students you help inspire and change.
Permission to build
Try, test, iterate. This is a dynamic, hands-on environment where you're supported to design, trial and deploy your ideas. Challenging ideas is welcomed here – and the contributions you make are recognised. You'll collaborate across disciplines and make your work visible in journals, partnerships and projects that move from idea to life.
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