Architecture Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Position - Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand
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Architecture Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Position - Permanent, Full-time
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Architecture invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, a senior academic role for a visionary educator, researcher, and practitioner committed to design excellence, ecological responsibility, and culturally inclusive practice.
This is a unique opportunity to join a School with a strong studio culture, an interdisciplinary research environment, and a clear commitment to addressing the critical challenges facing the built environment today.
At Otago Polytechnic, we value innovation, applied learning, and community impact. You’ll be part of a collegial academic community in one of New Zealand’s most distinctive and creative cities, with access to excellent facilities and opportunities to shape the next generation of architects.
In this role you will:
Lead and teach architectural design studios at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Teach Architecture History and Theory, integrating contemporary and global perspectives.
Supervise postgraduate research and contribute to a growing research culture.
Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the School.
Collaborate across disciplines including art, design, engineering, and digital technologies.
Engage with communities of practice, industry, and cultural partners.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A strong academic, professional, or design-research profile in architecture.
A commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive education.
Leadership experience in teaching, research, or professional practice.
A clear research trajectory aligned with contemporary architectural challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and social equity.
To be appointed as a Senior Lecturer, you will need to hold a satisfactory adult tertiary teaching qualification.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information, please contact Tobias 021 224 3324 or Tobias.Danielmeier@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 8 March 2026.
Associate Professor Tobias Danielmeier
Head of School I School of Architecture
Te Maru Pūmanawa I College of Creative Practice & Enterprise Ōwheo Building, 115 Anzac Avenue
Otago Polytechnic | Te Kura Matatini ki OtagoDunedin CampusForth Street, Private Bag 1910, Dunedin 9054, New ZealandM +64 21 224 3324
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