Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Maori Designed Environments

Job title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Maori Designed Environments

Company: Victoria University of Wellington


Job description: Job Description:

• Do you have a strong design portfolio with a focus on te ao Māori?
• Have you got expertise in Māori Designed environments and sustainability?
• Can you actively engage with industry, government, professions and diverse communities?

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the roleis currently recruiting a Kaupapa Māori Architecture Lecturer / Pūkenga Matua – Senior Lecturer in Māori Designed Environments to join . The position calls for a strong design portfolio with a focus on te ao Māori as it relates to designed environments. You will also bring a reputation and profile as an accomplished researcher or professional with the capability to contribute to the leadership of the Māori Designed Environments major.Key Responsibilities:

• On-going research activity.
• Academically rigorous teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to the collegial development of the major, School and Faculty in service roles.

Ō pūmanawa – About youYou 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, with expertise in Māori Designed environments and sustainability. A specialisation and evidence of success in one or more of the following in preferred:

• Urban design
• Sustainability
• Landscape architecture

However, we are open to applications from a wide range of candidates that may contribute to research and teaching in this area.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 Building Science, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and be encouraged to share and scaffold knowledge across the other relevant majors in the 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:

• Incorporating Māori and Pasifika perspectives into course content and teaching practice, including noho marae and whanaungatanga.
• Academically rigorous teaching that stimulates students’ learning in mātauranga Māori in general and in your specialist area.
• Exercising leadership in learning and teaching and assessment practices that engage students in their learning and are focused on student achievement.
• Demonstrating good pedagogical practice appropriate to te ao Māori and regularly reflecting on teaching practice including akoranga (collective responsibility for learning).
• Supervising Masters and / or PhD students to successful completion of their projects.

There are many to working at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.Close Date for Vacancy: 31 March 2025.Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor, Rod Barnett ( ).When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.About Us:Mō Te Herenga Waka – About Our UniversityTe 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.About the Team:Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe – Why you should join our teamDiscover a world where design meets innovation at our . Nestled in the creative heart of a vibrant city, our school is a beacon for those who aspire to shape the built environment. Engage with dynamic projects, connect with industry leaders, and explore architecture that challenges and inspires. Here, your designs don’t just build structures – they build futures.

Expected salary:

Location: Te Aro, Wellington

Job date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 07:15:11 GMT

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