"Senior Lecturer in Architecture"

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking to appoint a permanent, part-time Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Architecture within Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa - Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation. This position reports to the Tumuaki - Head of School, Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture, and is located at the Te Aro campus.

Architecture at the School is founded on a combination of the creative arts and building science. It explores new spaces of architectural production through a collaborative approach to design, drawing on the other disciplines in the School: interior architecture, landscape architecture, building science, construction and planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Academically rigorous teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a variety of formats and topics (from building services to structural systems) to the highest standards
• 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

Applicants must demonstrate some expertise in teaching and practice, have experience in the diverse roles of building services in architectural design and building performance, be confident in design or design-related teaching, understand the degree content and curriculum structure of our professional degree, and show strong promise of making significant contributions to the advancement of building services to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Key requirements include 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, experience in supervising student research, good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, evidence of engagement and/or collaboration with colleagues, and a commitment to the academic discipline and service to the University and wider community.

Close date for vacancy: Thursday, 28 August 2025. Contact: Professor Rod Barnett, Tumuaki - Head of School (rod.barnett@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and submit supporting documents along with your resume.