Academic Appointment in Landscape Architecture, Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University (ZZU)
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Academic Appointment in Landscape Architecture, ZZU
Are you a passionate academic interested in a permanent role based in China?
Have you got the ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds?
Can you demonstrate experience in supervising student research at Honours, Master’s, and/or PhD level?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently seeking an academic with expertise in Landscape Architecture, and we will consider applicants from entry level to senior academics, to join the exciting, new Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University joint educational partnership in Zhengzhou, China, on a permanent, full-time basis.
The level of appointment, either Pūkenga - Lecturer, Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer, or Ahonuku - Associate Professor, will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
This role is based in China full-time and teaching is to be conducted in English. As this is an international programme, we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from New Zealand and overseas.
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 appropriate for career stage
Senior appointments may be asked to contribute to programme leadership
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be passionate about teaching landscape architecture 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 landscape architecture design studio and sustainability issues. 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 Landscape Architecture
Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level
Demonstrated evidence of leadership in tertiary education
Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
Demonstrated experience in supervising student research at Honours, Master’s, and/or PhD level
Role Description: Click the below links to see further information, including salary details.
If these links are not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy: Saturday, 24 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ahorangi - Professor André Brown, Associate Dean, International, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation (andre.brown@vuw.ac.nz).
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.
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.
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