Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Interior Architectureat Victoria University of Wellington -

Do you have a PhD in a relevant field?Are you interested in a permanent, full

• time position?Have you got experience teaching in a related field at a tertiary level?Kōrero mō te tūranga
• About the roleTe Herenga Waka
• Victoria University of Wellington is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Pūkenga Matua
• Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture within Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa
• Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

• Head of the School of Architecture, and is located at the Te Aro campus.The Interior Architecture discipline at Te Kura Waihanga
• School of Architecture is focused around designing with consciousness and understanding of the human experience.

• About youApplicants must:demonstrate some expertise in teaching and practicehave experience in the diverse roles of interior architecturebe confident in design or design-related teachingunderstand the degree content and curriculum structure of our professional degreeshow strong promise of making significant contributions to the advancement of interior architecture to achieve sustainable outcomes in contemporary design practicehave existing or emerging research capabilities as a part of their portfolio of skills and capabilities, although candidates may be transferring from advanced professional practice to an academic career.Key requirements include the following:A completed PhD in a relevant field is preferredAn existing or emerging record in research publication and/or creative work, and an established research agendaDemonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level and good understanding of the expectations in relation to professional competenciesDemonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgroundsDemonstrated evidence of engagement and/or collaboration with colleagues in teaching and researchCommitment to the academic discipline and to service to the University, the wider community and, where appropriate, the professionAble to teach into diverse papers on architecture and designRole description
• Click here to see further information, including salary.Close date for vacancy: 15 September 2025Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Rod Barnett, Head of School (rod.barnett@vuw.ac.nz).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email.

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