Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in DesignJoin to apply for the Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Design role at University of Auckland.Company DescriptionThe University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.Job DescriptionIn
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We focus on pedagogies and approaches of critical importance to contemporary design education, practice and strategy to support students in gaining conceptual and technical skills relevant to an ever-changing world.OpportunityWe are seeking a passionate design expert motivated to create a space for students to explore and regenerate the world through purposeful design.
The position is a full-time, permanent Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (40 hrs per week, 1.0 FTE) and involves the delivery of research, teaching and service / leadership.Design education and research across a broad range of fields, including Communication Design, Digital Design (XR, 3D modelling, motion graphics, mocap), Product Design (UI, UX, IoT, web development), Service Design, Food Design, Design Innovation and Participatory Design & Social Innovation.Support curriculum development and teaching of courses spanning the aforementioned fields.Contribute to a vibrant research, teaching and supervision environment.RemunerationBase salary ranges from $97,831 (Lecturer level 1) to $162,557 (Associate Professor) per annum, prorated according to level of experience.About youYou will have a Doctoral qualification in design or a design-related field and tertiary teaching experience, able to deliver course content and teach large, diverse student groups.
You have carried out and published research in your chosen design field, led professional-led design projects, and have strong links with industry and related professions.
Your portfolio demonstrates specialist design capabilities and transdisciplinary practice, with experience in at least one of the following : Communication Design, Digital Design (XR, 3D modelling, motion graphics, mocap), Product Design (UI, UX, IoT, web development), Service Design, Food Design, Design Innovation, and Participatory Design & Social Innovation.We actively incorporate Te Ao Maori and Pacific Ways of Knowing into our curriculum.
Applicants with expertise in these areas are encouraged to describe their experience and vision.About the teamOur current team reflects the diverse, vibrant nature of the programme, with dedicated teachers and researchers supporting the vision, mission and values.
The team benefits from collaborative design skills across a range of disciplines and locations worldwide.
Industry and community experts are also brought in to enrich the teaching staff.What we offerFlexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)Up to 6.75 % company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveCareer development programmes, discounted car parking, generous parental leave allowance, childcare and other discounts on internal and external services.How to applyA brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position.A statement addressing each selection criterion, including : Your teaching and student support philosophy (1-2 pages)Your research field and experienceA statement addressing your contributions to community, and your approaches to diversity and equity through teaching, and other relevant service (1-2 pages).
A current curriculum vitae (CV), including degrees and qualifications, positions held, major achievements, research publication record, courses taught, students supervised, curriculum development activities, and the names and contact details of at least three referees.Please submit online by the closing date of 14 November
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