• Are you a dynamic scholar-teacher who will complement the current staff’s research expertise?
• Do you have a record of successful undergraduate teaching in the fields of Sociology and/or Social Policy?
• Have you got a developing research profile with a particular interest in Māori, Pacific and/or Indigenous Studies/Sociology?

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 Sociology. The successful applicant would ideally commence work in February 2025.

Key responsibilities: 

• Contributing to introductory and upper-level courses across contemporary themes in Sociology and Social Policy. There is also potential to contribute to the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor.
• Developing new curricula building on the successful applicant’s expertise.
• Supervising MA and PhD research on a broad range of topics in Sociology and Social Policy.
• Demonstrating excellence in teaching, a developing research profile, and commitment to public engagement.
• Contribute to achieving equity through a commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and applying Mātauranga Māori to learning and research.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a dynamic scholar-teacher who will complement the current staff’s research expertise. Area of research specialisation is open, however expanding the expertise within the programme is a priority. We have a particular interest in the areas of Māori, Pacific, and Indigenous studies/sociology.

Key requirements: 

• A PhD (or nearly completed) in Sociology or related disciplines such as (but not limited to) Māori studies, Pacific studies, Indigenous studies or Gender, Sexuality, and Queer studies.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching related to Sociology and/or Social Policy.
• A developing research profile of emerging international standing.
• Commitment to public engagement.

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

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research, and its Sociology/Social Policy programme has an outstanding record and reputation in its teaching, public engagement, and research. We are also home to Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington’s interdisciplinary minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies.

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

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 27 October 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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

Important - application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Pūkenga - Lecturer in Sociology, #1927). 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.