Lead, Teaching Design & Innovation Studio

Waikato; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional university leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for a senior role within the new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio. Based at the Hamilton campus, you will lead efforts to rethink learning design and grow teaching capability across Tauranga and international settings.

You will bring a strong track record in higher education teaching, plus expertise in pedagogy, design thinking, and change management. The role includes mentoring and professional development to build sustainable improvements in

Qualifications

• At least five years in higher education teaching with a track record of identifying, implementing and scaling teaching innovations.
• Strong background in the scholarship of teaching and learning, mixed-methods evaluation and contemporary pedagogies.
• Experience applying design thinking and change management to drive improvements in teaching practice.
• Skilled facilitation and community-building across disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori in work.

Responsibilities

• Scan horizon for emerging pedagogical trends and innovative teaching practices.
• Design and lead pilots to test adoption and scalability with evidence.
• Develop evaluation frameworks for impact and scalability of innovations.
• Establish and coordinate communities of learning across the University.
• Build innovation capability through mentoring and professional development.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Community-building

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Doctorate (bonus)

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for a senior role within the new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio. Based at the Hamilton campus, you will lead efforts to rethink learning design and grow teaching capability across Tauranga and international settings.

You will bring a strong track record in higher education teaching, plus expertise in pedagogy, design thinking, and change management. The role includes mentoring and professional development to build sustainable improvements in