Would you like to work in China as a Pūkenga—Lecturer in Landscape Architecture?
Can you demonstrate leadership and collegiality in the development of academic programmes?
Are you passionate about teaching landscape architecture in a contemporary international context to a diverse range of students?
About the role
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga—Lecturer in Landscape Architecture to join the exciting, new Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University joint educational partnership in Zhengzhou, China, on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is based in China full-time. Teaching is to be conducted in English.
Key responsibilities
Academically rigorous teaching across undergraduate level
Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School, and Faculty
On-going research activity
About you
You will:
be passionate about teaching landscape architecture in a contemporary international context to a diverse range of Chinese students
appreciate the importance of teaching and learning best practice
have excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as excellent interpersonal skills
ideally have demonstrated expertise in teaching and research or the practice of landscape architecture design studio and sustainability issues
The successful candidate will preferably have a PhD, but must have a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline.
This position is one of the first appointments being made to this joint institute, where the appointees will be based in China. Candidates will be expected to show leadership and collegiality in developing academic programmes.
Key requirements
A completed PhD, or at least Master's degree, in Landscape Architecture
Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level
Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
Contact details
If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Andre Brown (andre.brown@vuw.ac.nz) or Rod Barnett (rod.barnett@vuw.ac.nz).
Applicants must be eligible to work in China. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
