• Can you demonstrate evidence of successful teaching in Education at tertiary level?
• Do you have a PhD in Education or a related field and an established or developing record of scholarly research?
• Have you got strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds?

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 Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education to join Te Puna Akopai - School of Education on a permanent, full-time contract. We are looking for applicants who have particular expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• English as an Additional Language teaching.
• Comparative education policy.
• Environmental education and methodologies.
• Educational technology, including the use of AI in education.
• Educational leadership.
• Educational pedagogy, assessment, and evaluation.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Hold a PhD in Education or a related field.
• Be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, primarily in the BA Education and the Master of Education programmes. Some teaching in the School’s initial teacher education programmes is also desirable, depending on your research and teaching expertise.
• Supervise Masters and PhD students, provide service to the School, Faculty and University, maintain a programme of research and work to secure external research funding.
• Be highly engaged with local and national communities and within your own research community.
• Ideally, hold a registration and full certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and also have the ability to undertake visits of student teachers on professional practice placements in early childhood services and schools.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

You would be joining a collaborative and supportive team that has strong community connections and values the contributions that we are able to make to Education and professional practice. Te Puna Akopai - School of Education maintains a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Pūkenga - Lecturer in Education Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Education Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 09 November 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sue Cherrington (sue.cherrington@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education, #2124). 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.