Lecturer in Political Science

• Do you have a strong commitment to effective teaching?
• Are you interested in political science from a Māori perspective?
• Do you have an established track record of, or a substantial potential for, a programme of research in a field of political science or international relations?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Pūkenga-Lecturer in Political Science to join our team in Te Kura Aro Whakamuri, Rapunga Whakaaro, Matai Tōrangapū me te Ao – the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations. This role would suit someone with research interests in political science or international relations with a particular focus on Māori perspectives, and who can contribute to teaching in the School. The role will be supported with a peer-support network, mentoring, and workload relief during their first two years to enable them to advance their research programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Advance a sustained and disciplinary – relevant research programme.
• Develop and maintain teaching contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Successfully supervise post-graduate students to completion.
• Contribute to Hautūtanga/leadership, administrative roles, and outreach to the wider community.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be someone who is knowledgeable about political science from a Māori perspective and enjoys contributing to teaching and learning in a research-focused environment.

Key requirements:

• An established track record of, or a substantial potential for, a programme of research in a field of political science or international relations.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Māori concepts, values, ideas and practices, and an interest in growing mātauranga Māori for our teaching and research programmes are desirable.
• A strong commitment to effective teaching and to postgraduate student supervision.
• Holds a PhD in a relevant field at the time of appointment, or is near completion of a PhD.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 23 September 2022 

Whakapā Mai – Contact details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with the Tumuaki – Head of School, Associate Professor Xavier Marquez ([email protected]). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

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