Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction/ Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction within the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

This position is located at Te Aro Campus.

Key responsibilities:

• Academically rigorous teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across key aspects of the construction project lifecycle. We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more areas of:
  • Construction project management, planning, programming, and scheduling. Risk management, contract administration, procurement, and commercial construction management.
  • Building surveying, with a focus on weathertightness, regulatory compliance, building condition assessment, and performance.
  • Building services, including mechanical, environmental, or building systems expertise.
  • Structures, structural engineering, or the integration of structural knowledge within construction education.
  • Māori land development, papakāinga housing, and collaborative work with iwi, hapū, Māori landowners, and communities.
• Continue or develop ongoing research activity that informs teaching and contributes to industry needs.
• Active engagement with iwi, hapu, industry, government, professions and diverse communities.
• Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School and Faculty in service roles.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Applicants must demonstrate some expertise in teaching and practice. The appointee will have the opportunity to influence curriculum design, shape learning experiences, and contribute to the development of a distinctive, future-focused educational offering that reflects both local context and global relevance.

Key requirements:

• An established track record in research publication and/or creative work, and an established research agenda.
• Evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level and good understanding of the expectations in relation to professional competencies.
• Experience in supervising student research at Masters and/or PhD level.
• Evidence of 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 engagement and/or collaboration with colleagues in teaching and research.
• Commitment to the academic discipline and to service to the University, the wider community and, where appropriate, the profession.