Lecturer in Teaching

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Lecturer in Teaching

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Mon Oct 3 20:00:26 2022
• Ref: 4757

• Do you have experience, skills, and knowledge in teaching aspects of Maori and/or science and the arts?
• Are you an experienced educator in primary or secondary school level learning environments?
• Have you got experience supervising Masters and PhD students?

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 from 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.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Professional Teaching Fellow – Lecturer in Teacher Education with a specialisation in at least two curriculum areas. Our preference is for one of these areas to include experience, skills, and knowledge in teaching aspects of te ao Māori. Other preferred learning areas include science and the arts.

We are looking for someone who is an experienced educator in primary school level learning environments, but secondary experience will also be considered. Expertise in one or more of our cross-programme priorities of mātauranga Māori, digital educator, Pacific education, and inclusive education is also desirable. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field, or other qualifications commensurate with the role.

Applicants will be New Zealand registered teachers (or be eligible for teacher registration) who can undertake visiting student teachers on practicum in schools and teach in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Master of Teaching and Learning programmes, for primary student teachers. We are looking for a team player who is able to collaborate with colleagues in teaching and research, and can establish positive, respectful relationships with students.

The appointee will also supervise Masters and PhD students, maintain a programme of research, secure external research funding, and provide service to the School, Faculty, University, community, and profession. We welcome applications from people with research and/or teaching experience in Māori or Pacific communities and schools. The School of Education maintains a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have experience of and knowledge about successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level or with adult learners. You will also have good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students, practicing teachers, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You will need to have current or eligibility to gain teacher registration. This is a permanent position and only applicants who are legally entitled to work in Aotearoa on a permanent basis, will be considered.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our academic staff have developed and implement exemplary teacher education programmes underpinned by our extensive research and teaching expertise. We are a team of nationally and internationally recognised educators and researchers specialising in the early years through to secondary schooling in a range of disciplines. We work collaboratively in the planning and delivery of our programmes and research projects alongside learners, teachers, centres, schools, and communities. We have a very strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori shown through our teacher practice, research, and expectations of our students.
Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 4 November 2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Hiria McRae ([email protected]). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

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