Lecturer in International Relations

1 month ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time
  • Have you got a completed PhD in a relevant field?
  • Do you have a research interest or experience in Japan/Northeast Asia and the United States?
  • Can you demonstrate evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level?

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 a Pūkenga - Lecturer in International Relations join the Political Science & International Relations programme on a permanent, full-time basis. The starting date is 24 February 2025.

Key responsibilities:

  • Contribute to teaching courses at all levels in International Relations, as appropriate and agreed to with the Tumuaki - Head of School
  • Advance a sustained and disciplinary-relevant research programme
  • Successfully supervise post-graduate students to completion
  • Contribute to Hautūtanga/leadership, administrative roles, and outreach to the wider community
  • Prepare and deliver graduate and undergraduate courses in International Relations
  • Commence other teaching or administrative duties

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This is an opportunity for an entry-level academic who wishes to pursue a career as a researcher and educator.

Key requirements:

  • Research interest or experience in Japan/Northeast Asia and the United States
  • A developing record of scholarly research and publication and/or creative work, and a research agenda
  • Demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level
  • A completed PhD in a relevant field
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with Māori concepts, values, ideas and practices, and an interest in growing mātauranga Māori for teaching and research programmes

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

The Political Science and International Relations programme sits within Te Kura Aro Whakamuri, Rapunga Whakaaro, Matai Tōrangapū me te Ao - School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations. The programme is large, diverse, as well as thriving and supports high-quality research. It teaches students from first-year to PhD level and offers opportunities to teach across a large variety of topics, with interdisciplinary teaching especially encouraged.

Please indicate in your cover letter the area/s of your speciality you are applying for.

Role description

Close Date for Vacancy: 01 October 2024. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with the Tumuaki - Head of School, Simon Keller ).

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Pūkenga - Lecturer in International Relations, #1495). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the 'CV/Resume' button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.



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