Art Lecturer - Textiles
Permanent, 19 hours/week
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
The Dunedin School of Art seek an exceptional educator who specialises in textiles to support akonga on their learning journey. You will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with our learners by teaching skills and imparting your knowledge to ākonga in either full time or part time study and in practical and theoretical settings. You will be responsible for teaching and contributing towards student attendance, course guide information, curriculum development, student results, moderation, progress reports and resource bookings. Teaching will be across a range of levels and abilities from certificate to degree level learning.
This roles also oversees the coordination of the annual graduate exhibition – SITE. A person with exceptional organisational skills, event management and hospitality experience would be advantageous.
Ko wai koe | About you
The successful applicant will have:
· A desire to help ākonga learn
· Thorough knowledge of the textile industry with practical skill and experience
· Strong industry/practice networks and connection
· Excellent communication skills
· Competent computer literacy skills
· Strong relationship building skills
· An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is essential, with a post-graduate qualification desirable
· A strong commitment to the support and training of our learners and to meeting their diverse cultural and learning needs
· Alignment and be able to contribute to the values and strategic priorities of Otago Polytechnic
· Be able to integrate sustainable practices within your teaching
A teaching qualification is desirable or working towards one, as is competence in assessing student needs, developing individual learning plans, lesson planning and moderation.
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 Alysha Bailey 0800 762 786 or alysha.bailey@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 1 March 2026.
