Lecturer in Ict

**Christchurch, Madras City campus (Position is Teaching in China)**

**Full-time, Fixed term till August 2026**
- Amazing opportunity to gain international teaching experience in China.
- Delivering IT modules/courses at SZJ University in China in partnership with Ara
- Great scope for career development.

**Department/Division Introduction**

Ara is the leading South Island provider of IT education. The IT Portfolio (Computing) is a respected and well-recognised provider of IT tertiary education. The team has excellent connections with the industry via industry placements of students and capstone projects. The Computing unit is the lead IT Academy for Cisco in New Zealand, and it is also an IT Academy for AWS, Microsoft, and VMware. It offers a range of programmes from entry level to level 7 degrees for those working in or seeking careers in IT. These include the New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support, the Bachelor of ICT and the Graduate Diploma in ICT. Programmes are offered at the city campus.

In an exciting new partnership with SZJ University in China, we will send a team of lecturers to deliver IT courses aligned with our Bachelor of ICT programme.

**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role**
- This role is dedicated to full-time joint delivery in China. Therefore, it requires teaching during the Chinese academic year - two semesters, each approximately 17-20 weeks. Details of the delivery schedule will be confirmed with successful applicants before commencing teaching in China. The delivery mode is primarily face-to-face.
- Will work with a staff of experienced IT practitioners and educators - team connections and collaborations are essential.
- The successful applicant is expected to have various technical skills and knowledge of critical technologies.
- This role will work with a team of staff who are experienced IT practitioners and educators.
- This role reports to the academic leader/manager who heads the IT Portfolio (Computing). The role is directly responsible to the IT Portfolio (Computing) International Delivery Team Leader for day-to-day operational matters.
- Accommodation is provided on campus at the University, and flight costs related to delivery are covered as part of the package - details will be clarified before commencing delivery.
- This is an excellent opportunity to work, travel, and gain some fantastic experience teaching overseas.

**Ng**ā pūkenga me ngā wheako - **Skills/Experience**
- Experience in IT across key disciplines (programming, networking, information systems and related technologies) is preferred.
- A broad range of technical skills in key disciplines.
- Experience in teaching in Asian academic institutions can be an advantage.
- A qualification (minimum degree - tertiary) and/or equivalent industry certification in IT.
- A commitment to facilitating one's own and others' learning.
- The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods and support students to achieve learning outcomes.
- Time management skills, including effective and efficient administering, organising and coordinating.
- Engagement with assessment and feedback processes.
- Effective communication with a diverse range of others at all levels within and outside the organisation
- Use a range of teaching and learning technologies.
- Developing course material and assessments.

**Mō mātou - About us**

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about their role in our learners' success.

As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

**Rā Katinga - Applications close - 8th September 2024**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 15035- Posted on- 12 Aug 2024- Closes on- 08 Sep 2024 23:55- Location(s)- Central Christchurch- Expertise- Academic- Job level(s)- Graduate, Experienced- Work type(s)- Fixed term full-time