Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Interaction Design

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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Interaction Design

• Location: Te Aro
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Fri Sep 24 01:38:00 2021
• Ref: 2114

• Do you hold a PhD in a relevant field or other relevant qualifications or industry experience commensurate to the role?
• Do you have experience teaching in Interaction Design or a relevant field at the tertiary level?
• Will you be able to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds?
• Do you have a record in research publication and or creative work?

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.

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 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Interaction Design to join the School of Design Innovation. The position is responsible for teaching a design-led approach that produces positive human experiences at the interstice of design, engineering, business and user experience (UX), based on rigorous research.

Key Responsibilities:

• On-going research activity
• Academically rigorous teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Actively engage with industry, government, professions and diverse communities
• Contribute to the collegial development of the major, School and Faculty in service roles

Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be familiar with contemporary discourse in the field and possess a broad understanding of the value of Interaction Design in society and in culture, in New Zealand as well as internationally. The position calls for a strong professional portfolio, research or writing in interaction design, and experience teaching and working within interdisciplinary groups on successful, published projects. A specialisation and evidence in success in one or more of the following are preferred:

• User experience (UX) design and methods,
• Web and app design and development,
• Design for healthcare,
• Design entrepreneurship,
• Interactive products,
• Design for equity with priority populations

However, we are open to applications from a wide range of candidates that may contribute to researching and teaching in the area of Interaction Design.
An appreciation for the fundamental requirements and the interdisciplinary opportunities that Interaction Design offers to the discipline of design will help you thrive in this role. Your engagement with the digital capabilities required, Human-Centered-Research approaches as well as co-design methodologies will enable collaborations and a sharing of knowledge across the other relevant majors in the School of Design Innovation. A collaborative and open approach to teaching and learning will give you opportunities for growth and diversity. You will also encourage a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Requirements:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field or other relevant qualifications or industry experience commensurate with the seniority of this role.
• An established track record in research publication and/or creative work.
• Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level or relevant industry experience.
• Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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

Victoria University's Faculty of Architecture and Design, Te Wahanga Waihanga-Hoahoa, is a unique and leading centre of design and architecture in New Zealand. The Faculty's facilities are widely acknowledged as some of the best in Australasia. The Faculty is based in a radically remodelled former cargo building, which is an award-winning landmark in central Wellington.

The mission of the School of Design Innovation is to enhance teaching, learning, research and creative activities across the design disciplines whilst enabling each discipline to retain its distinctive focus. Studio-centred, the School engages with a wide range of ideas and issues relating to the understanding, creation and production of material and visual culture, and supports both professional and academic viewpoints as they reflect, embody and contribute to enhancing the quality of life of our communities.

Role Description - Lecturer

Role Description - Senior Lecturer

Close Date for Vacancy: 15 October 2021
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Kim Victoria at [email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

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