Pūkenga | Lecturer in Māori Designed Environments (1493) Te Aro, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Can you work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds?
- Do you have qualifications or industry experience or a completed PhD in a relevant field?
- Are you experienced in teaching to a high standard in a relevant field at tertiary level or in a relevant industry?
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 - Lecturer in Māori Designed Environments. While the primary teaching duty associated with this role will be serving as a Pūkenga - Lecturer in the Māori and Designed Environments specialization of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, the role will also encompass teaching Mātauranga Māori in key courses across other majors offered by the School of Architecture and in Postgraduate research that engages with Mātauranga Māori.
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 graduates are highly attractive to both local and international employers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake academically rigorous and inspiring teaching in the Māori Designed Environments specialisation and other relevant undergraduate and post graduate courses.
- Attracting internal and external research funding through the development of research projects in the disciplines taught in our school.
- Supervision of Masters’ and PhD students especially those whose research engages Mātauranga Māori.
- Contributing to the collegial and administrative development of the programme, school, faculty, and university in service roles.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You are passionate about teaching a diverse range of students and appreciate the importance of Ako (reciprocal teaching and learning) to this environment. You will be familiar with contemporary discourse and demands in the field of architecture and with Te Aranga Māori design principles. A specialisation and evidence of success in one or more of the following would be helpful:
- Architecture.
- Urban design.
- Regenerative architecture.
- Landscape architecture.
- Interior architecture.
- Building Science.
An appreciation for both the fundamental and advanced requirements of Māori designed environments as part of the discipline of architecture will help you thrive in this role, as well as an appreciation of industry connections and opportunities to collaborate and enhance student successes and experiences. You will engage with allied majors, in particular Architecture, Building Science, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning and Construction Law and be encouraged to share and scaffold knowledge across the other relevant majors in the Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture. A collaborative and open approach to teaching and learning will give you opportunities of growth and diversity. You will also encourage a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications or industry experience commensurate with the seniority of this role or a completed PhD in a relevant field.
- An established track record in research publication and/or creative work.
- Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level or relevant industry experience.
- Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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. We value collaboration, critical thinking, excellence in teaching, and transformational engagement.
We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implement 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 and diversity, the development of an inclusive environment, balanced gender representation, and increased participation by Māori and other under-represented groups.
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 provides.
Close Date for Vacancy: 20 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 - Lecturer in Māori Designed Environments, #1493). 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.