Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, ZZU at Victoria University of Wellington
Job Description
- Are you seeking a permanent Pūkenga – Lecturer position in Architecture that is based in China?
- Have you got a completed PhD or Master’s degree in Architecture, with a proven record of high-quality teaching?
- Do you have excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and staff from diverse backgrounds?
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga – Lecturer in 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 include the following:
- Academically rigorous teaching across undergraduate level
- Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School, and Faculty
- On-going research activity
Ō pūmanawa – About you
You will:
- be passionate about teaching architecture in a contemporary international context to a diverse range of Chinese students and 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 architectural design and architectural history.
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 include the following:
- A completed PhD, or at least Master’s degree, in 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
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe – Why you should join our team
Take this exciting opportunity to join us in developing and expanding this new joint educational institute, the Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University, where the creative powerhouses of Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and Zhengzhou University unite.
As a Pūkenga – Lecturer in Architecture, you will:
- help shape a pioneering curriculum
- mentor the next generation of visionary designers
- contribute to a vibrant academic community that thrives on creativity and cross-cultural exchange
- engage with dynamic projects
- harness cutting-edge technology
- join a community where your educational and research visions become impactful realities.
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Close date for vacancy: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with André 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.
How to apply
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.
