Architectural Studies Lecturer
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Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, 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 offers architecture undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with a strong focus on learner-centred education and studio culture. Our interdisciplinary research spans architectural history, theory, computation, and construction. Guided by our strategic plan, we are committed to::
- Addressing ecological challenges.
- Advancing professional development for staff.
- Fostering culturally inclusive education.
- Strengthening ties with communities of practice.
We are strengthening our capacity to provide architectural education and research that supports collective work toward a de-carbonised future. We seek candidates who undertake teaching and research exploring the design, construction, and operation of buildings and built environments in the context of cultural considerations, climate change and emerging technologies.
Successful candidates will contribute to the school’s ongoing development of a design culture for challenges the built environment will need to address.
We seek candidates who are passionate about design, construction, and operation of buildings within the context of cultural considerations, climate change, and emerging technologies. You will:
- Bridge construction and building technologies with architectural design.
- Teach and lead project-based architecture studios.
- Advance research on resilient futures and sustainable built environments.
- Collaborate with colleagues in state-of-the-art facilities and foster partnerships across fields such as art, design, engineering, and computer science.
Ko wai koe | About you
The ideal candidate will:
- have a passion for energy efficient designs and capability to model building performance.
- have construction and tectonic knowledge at different building scales.
- have a robust research agenda or a clear plan to develop research capabilities.
- be experienced in culturally inclusive approaches to design.
- demonstrate leadership in education and research that addresses the challenges of the buit environmen
The successful applicant will have:
- a desire to help ākonga (students) learn
- thorough knowledge of the architectural industry with practical skills and recent commercial experience in at least one of the key delivery areas.
- a postgraduate qualification in architecture or a relevant field
- strong industry networks and connection
- an understanding of Te Ao Māori or willingness to learn
- excellent communication skills
- ·competent computer literacy skills
- strong relationship-building skills
The level of appointment offered will be based on the skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 Danielmeier 021 224 3324 or tobias.danielmeier@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications will be assessed as they are received so don’t delay in submitting your application.
