Kia ora Design colleagues,
We have just advertised a new post for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Design
(specialising in Emerging Technology) in our innovative new Design
Programme at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland, Aotearoa |
New Zealand. *All the information from the advert is included below.
Applications can be made here
<https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TheUniversityOfAuckland/743999854692051-lecturer-senior-lecturer-in-design>
and close on the 22nd October 2022.*
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Design
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Full-time
- UoA Department Name: Fine Arts
- Campus: Auckland City Campus
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Position Number: 55568456
Company Description
*Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland*
The University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, is Aotearoa New Zealand’s
pre-eminent higher education institution and a comprehensive,
research-intensive, and international university, as reflected in our
global ranking – 85 in the 2021 QS World University Rankings and in the top
10 in the world in the THE University Impact Rankings 2021.
In 2020 we launched our cross-disciplinary Design Programme
<https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/creative/about-the-faculty/design-programme.html>within
Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts & Design
<https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/creative/about-the-faculty/elam.html>
in the Faculty
of Creative Arts and Industry <https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/creative.html>.
This programme encompasses teaching and supervision from undergraduate to
PhD. Our focus is strongly on pedagogies and approaches of critical
importance to contemporary design education, practice and strategy and
supporting our students in gaining conceptual and technical skills relevant
to an ever-changing world.
Having successfully inaugurated a new proposition for design education in
Aotearoa we are now seeking additional academic staff to further build and
expand the breadth and depth of staff capabilities. We are looking for
passionate design experts who are equally motivated to create a space for
students to explore and regenerate the world through purposeful design.
Job Description
*Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity*
We are seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time *Lecturer* or *Senior
Lecturer* in Design to build teaching and research capacities in both our
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a focus on design, creative
practice and emerging technologies. We are looking for an academic who
makes use of design in collaborative ways to bring about positive social,
technological and environmental change. Our work seeks to address the
practical, social, political and ecological impacts of different design
outcomes using both digital and material technologies. We are seeking
applicants capable of contributing to a vibrant teaching, research, and
supervision environment.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
<https://uoa.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/PositionDescriptionManagement/EUwXAxBidg9JuOZk-YMXA58BY8wSLkMLAT6-aM1Q1jr-Ug?e=0c5K8I>
.
We are also actively looking to incorporate Te Ao Māori and Pacific Ways of
knowing and doing into our design programmes that compliment and realise
our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the programmes’ values. We
encourage applicants who have this expertise to include their experience
and vision in their application.
For this academic appointment academic research and teaching experience,
and at Senior Lecturer, a Doctoral level qualification, and at Lecturer, a
Doctorate in progress, is essential.
This is a *Full-time, Permanent Appointment* (40 Hours Per Week).
Remuneration: L1 – L7; $86,979 – $103,904 or SL 1-5; $110,579 – $125,030.
*He kōrero mōu | About you*
You will have professional, tertiary teaching and/or research experience in
design or related creative practice, with interest in emerging technology –
for example, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Artificial
Intelligence/Machine Learning, Blockchain, Internet of Things and/or
Robotics. Your portfolio of work will demonstrate specialist design
capabilities and transdisciplinary practice. For example, you may be
involved in kaupapa Māori design frameworks, specialised creative practice,
design strategy, innovation, community-centred education, culturally
responsive design, design for sustainability, design pedagogy, development,
situated and interactive learning, human-computer interaction, technology
studies, transdisciplinary and collaborative design, or UX. You will have
led design or creative practice projects and have good links with industry
and related professions.
Above all else, you will be passionate about innovative, collaborative and
transdisciplinary design, with deep consideration for supporting students
to develop their own set of skills to flourish in and regenerate the world
they find themselves in.
*Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team*
Our current team reflects the nature of our course with a vibrant mix of
dedicated teachers and researchers supporting the programme’s vision,
mission and values. At the centre of our work is context and community,
which we express through a core value of Hapori Whanui – community at the
centre. Our current staff having collaborative design skills across a range
of disciplines and locations worldwide. Further expertise is added to the
teaching staff through the appointment of industry and/or community experts.
*Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer*
Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable
cities – including #1 in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 ranking.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment
through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible
hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car
parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of
other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits
<https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/jobs-at-auckland/staff-benefits.html>
.
*Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply*
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of *22 October
2022* to be considered. In your application, please include the following:
- Your CV;
- A cover letter that includes an explanation of how your experience and
skills align with the expectations listed in the Position Description
- A statement of your present and future research interests, and your
approach to teaching;
- The names of three referees (referees will only be contacted if you
are shortlisted for this role).
This is a Full time, Permanent Role. Start date ideally will be by 9
January 2023; this date is open to negotiation with the hiring manager.
Please contact Dr Angus Campbell <[log in to unmask]>, Director
of Design, if you would like to have a confidential conversation about the
role. *Please note that we are happy to answer your questions but we do not
accept applications by email.*
Additional Information
*Equity*
*The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of
Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe,
inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services
for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities,
parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to*
*www.equity.auckland.ac.nz* <http://www.equity.auckland.ac.nz/>
Ngā mihi,
Angus
*Dr Angus Donald Campbell*
DLitt et Phil (Development Studies) | MTech (Industrial Design)
Manutaki | Director
Design Programmes
Urutaupua Kura | Deputy Head of School
Te Waka Tūhura | Elam School of Fine Arts & Design
Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries
*Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland*
Room 513, Level 5, Architecture West Building (421), 26 Symonds Street,
Auckland
W: +64 9 923 3196
M: +64 27 376 6470
E: [log in to unmask]
www.creative.auckland.ac.nz
www.angusdonaldcampbell.com <http://www.angusdonaldcampbell.com>
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