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Lecturer in Industrial Design, ZZU

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
Full time
3 weeks ago

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in Industrial Design 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:

This is a permanent role with flexibility to consider fixed-term appointments.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be passionate about teaching industrial design in a contemporary international context to a diverse range of Chinese students and appreciate the importance of teaching and learning best practice. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as excellent interpersonal skills. You will ideally have demonstrated expertise in teaching and research or the practice of digital fabrication and industrial design 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:

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 and Zhengzhou University unite. As a Lecturer in Design, you’ll help shape a pioneering curriculum, mentor the next generation of visionary designers, and contribute to a vibrant academic community that thrives on creativity and cross-cultural exchange. Engage with dynamic projects, harness cutting-edge technology, and join a community where your educational and research visions become impactful realities. 

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 15 September 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Andre Brown ([email protected]) or Leon Gurevitch ([email protected]).

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.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

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