Lecturer in Strategic Studies

1 month ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting two permanent, full-time Pūkenga - Lecturers in Strategic Studies to join the Political Science & International Relations programme. The anticipated starting date is 24 February 2025 (negotiable).

Key responsibilities:

  • Contribute to teaching courses at all levels in Strategic Studies and 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

In addition to preparation and delivery of graduate and undergraduate courses in Strategic Studies, this role will require an active research profile, and may include other teaching or administrative duties as agreed with the Tumuaki - Head of School.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Successful candidates will have expertise in International Security and Strategic Studies. We particularly encourage applications from scholars with research and teaching interests either in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, or Technology and Security (including cyber, AI, and economics/security linkages). The ability to teach the core introductory postgraduate course in Strategic Studies will be an advantage.

Key requirements:

  • A completed PhD in a relevant field (or being near completion), or other relevant qualifications
  • Demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level
  • Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
  • 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 and diverse. It teaches students from first-year to PhD level and offers opportunities to teach across a large variety of topics.

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 Simon Keller ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Pūkenga - Lecturer in Strategic Studies, #1496). 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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