Pūkenga: Urban & Regional Planning Educator & Researcher

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for a PŪKENGA - Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning to join Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will deliver high-quality postgraduate teaching, pursue active research, and build collaborations with industry, communities and iwi. A Master’s in Planning and either a completed PhD or commitment to doctoral study are required, along with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Planning and either a completed PhD or a demonstrated commitment to undertaking doctoral study.
• Demonstrated capability in teaching, research, and/or professional practice, with evidence of innovation and impact.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori in teaching, research, and practice.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching at postgraduate levels across a variety of formats and topics.
• Develop and maintain an active programme of research, scholarship, and/or professional practice that informs teaching and contributes to industry needs.
• Build collaborative relationships across the profession, industry, communities, and iwi partners.
• Contribute to the collegial development of the programme and to the academic leadership and service activities of the School and University.

Skills

Teaching and research

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Planning

PhD or commitment to doctoral study

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for a PŪKENGA - Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning to join Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will deliver high-quality postgraduate teaching, pursue active research, and build collaborations with industry, communities and iwi. A Master’s in Planning and either a completed PhD or commitment to doctoral study are required, along with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.