Pūkenga - Lecturer in Industrial Design /// Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University, China
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- Aug 6
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Pūkenga - Lecturer in Industrial Design, ZZU
Do you hold a completed PhD or Master's degree in Industrial Design?
Are you passionate about teaching Industrial Design and open to a position based in China?
Do you have strong communication skills and a proven track record in teaching and research?
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 include the following:
Academically rigorous teaching across undergraduate level
Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School, and Faculty
On-going research activity
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
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 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 include the following:
A completed PhD, or at least Master's degree, in Industrial Design
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 and Zhengzhou University unite.
As a Lecturer in Design, 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.
Close date for vacancy: Saturday, 16 September 2025.
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Andre Brown (andre.brown@vuw.ac.nz) or Leon Gurevitch (leon.gurevitch@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.
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 theconnections 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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