Pūkenga Matua | Senior Lecturer in Architecture - Wellington
Are you experienced in design construction and technology?
Do you hold a Masters degree or PhD in Architecture or a relevant field?
Have you got an established track record in research publication or creative work?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Architecture.
We are a multidisciplinary Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture with programmes from Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, Construction Law, and Building Science. Our staff are renowned for excellent research, teaching and industry engagement and our students are highly attractive to both local and international employers.
Key responsibilities:
· Conducting academically rigorous and inspiring teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a particular capacity and experience in architecture. Courses associated with this role could include design communication, building materials, construction, and the development of environmental and technological factors in architecture to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate student levels.
· Attracting internal and external research funding through the development of research projects in the discipline of architecture.
· Supervision of Masters’ and PhD students.
· Contributing to the collegial and administrative development of the programme, school, faculty and university in service roles.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have a Master’s of Architecture, or similar degree, and ideally a Phd. You sshould have expertise in teaching at tertiary level using a range of pedagogies and technologies and will have received excellent student feedback. Experience in Architectural practice will be ideal, but not essential. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Key requirements:
· Successful teaching in the area at tertiary level.
· Developing skill with a range of pedagogies and technologies.
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
· Evidence of commitment to the use of technology and innovation to enhance teaching practice.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
This is an opportunity to join a forward-looking school that supports creative teaching and innovative research as part of a dynamic discipline and vibrant community of researchers and educators.
Te Kura Waihanga - the School of Architecture actively engages with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implementation the University’s Māori strategic outcomes framework “Mai i te Iho ki te Pae”, and to ensure the success of Māori and Pasifika students.
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer learning and development programmes, and an inspiring workplace due to the breadth and range of resources that our University and Te Kura Waihanga School of Architecture provides.
Close Date for Vacancy: 10 August 2024. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Rod Barnett (rod.barnett@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Architecture, #1490). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.
If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.
