Do you have a completed PhD or Master’s degree in Architecture?
Are you interested in an academic position based in China full-time, teaching in English?
Have you got a passion for teaching architecture in a contemporary international context, to a diverse range of students?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently seeking an academic with expertise in 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 are passionate about teaching 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 architectural design and architectural 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 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.

Pūkenga - Lecturer in Architecture

Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Architecture

Ahonuku - Associate Professor in Architecture

If this link is not available, click 'Apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy:24 March 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ahorangi - Professor André Brown, Poukairangi - Associate Dean, International, Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa - Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation ().

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page (via the ‘Apply’ button above), 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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