• Are you looking for a permanent, full-time position?
• Have you completed (or are close to completing) a PhD in Education?
• Do you have experience and specialisation in applied research related to primary education and/or teacher education?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the Initial Teacher Education team within Te Whānau o Ako Pai - School of Education, on a permanent, full-time basis. This position will commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand education, hold relevant academic qualifications, an Aotearoa New Zealand recognised teaching qualification and have successful experience in primary teaching and/or teacher education. Specific expertise in one or more of the following is required: reo Māori me ngā mātauranga Māori, visual arts, or learning languages. Having experience in ESOL teaching and/or developing teaching students’ understanding of inclusion, professional practice and professional responsibility is desirable. Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and enhancing practices and the science of learning in primary school teaching is essential. In particular, we welcome applications from people with expertise in mātauranga Māori and/or with expertise, knowledge and experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and tamariki.
The successful candidate will undertake the Pouakorangi - Programme Director role for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) cohort of international students. They will develop and support implementation of an extended orientation and ongoing support programme for international MTch(Primary) students, designed to support students’ transition into the Aotearoa New Zealand schooling system and understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand education and society. A key requirement is the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with schools.
The successful candidate will teach graduate and postgraduate courses within the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes and may also be required to teach into the Secondary Initial Teacher Education programmes in line with their learning area expertise. They will be expected to undertake visiting of Student Teachers on Professional Practice Placements in schools. They will seek external research funding, and recruit and supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to their area of specialisation.
Contribution to Hautūtanga/leadership to the profession, University, Faculty and School and engagement in scholarly and administrative services is also expected.