Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

• Utilise your doctorate and academic expertise in AVG Design
• Develop and deliver inspiring and innovative learning experiences
• AUT is now ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

AUT is a dynamic and achievement-focused institution, recognised as one of the top 1% of all universities globally. It is also among the top 30 millennial universities worldwide and the second largest university in New Zealand. The university provides an invigorating environment for teaching and research, maintaining robust partnerships with government, industry, and business sectors.

Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa, School of Art and Design at AUT, is among the most prominent institutions for art and design education in Aotearoa. We offer a comprehensive range of academic programmes, including a Design degree, a Visual Arts degree, as well as Masters and Doctoral postgraduate studies. Our institution is dedicated to providing outstanding, student-centred learning experiences in studio environments, grounded in mātauranga Māori and incorporating innovative and emerging technologies.

AUT's School of Art and Design maintains a strong reputation within the industry for producing outstanding graduates. The Animation, Visual Effects, and Game Design Major, offered within the Bachelor of Design program, adopts an integrated experiential approach to its pathways in Animation, Visual Effects, and Game Design. This period marks an exciting phase of growth and transformation for the programme, which has expanded considerably and is now one of the largest undergraduate majors within the School. Serving as a foundation for our highly esteemed Master of Design and PhD programmes, graduates from this major are highly regarded and sought after in the industry.

About the role | Kōrero mō te tūranga

In this role you will have an opportunity to create optimal learning environments for students, engage in high-quality teaching and supervision, and contribute to the dynamic research culture of the School. You'll teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as agreed with the Head of Department, and have the exciting opportunity to assume responsibility for the leadership, coordination and delivery of our AVG Design courses.

We embrace hands-on, practice-led, and research-informed approaches to teaching, delivering innovative design studio and theory learning that optimise the student experience and knowledge. Our practice-led paradigm for curriculum engages students in the exploration of visual digital communication strategies and techniques and is designed to prepare students to enter the field as competitive creative professionals and researchers nationally and internationally.

About you | Kōrero mōu

We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in contemporary aspects of AVG design and expertise in design research methodologies; prior experience in delivering innovative design studio and theoretical coursework is regarded as advantageous.

A collaborative, open, and engaging attitude that is adaptable to the requirements of the School is essential. You will become part of a small yet focused, transparent, and highly cooperative group dedicated to fostering the development of its members. There is a genuinely positive atmosphere within the School, and we provide an excellent research environment supported by dedicated research resources. Additionally, the Faculty offers a range of contestable research funds.

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates. Interested applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications and contact information for three referees, along with a cover letter addressing the following topics.

Qualification:

• Completed doctorate in AVG Design or a related discipline would be an advantage.

Research and Scholarship:

• Broad research interests that align with (and have the basis of a solid research pipeline within) contemporary aspects of AVG Design
• Expertise in design research methodologies
• More experienced candidates will also have a proven research track record with quality academic publications and creative practice. Ideally, you will also have previous success in external funding bids.

Teaching and Learning:

• Previous lecturing experience with evidence of curricula development and academic quality assurance
• Teaching experience must include delivering innovative design studio and theory (and ideally experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students)

You'll also need:

• Relevant technical skills, including software
• A high level of organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Appointment level and salary will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Start Date: As soon as possible, ideally early 2026

Reference Number: 94222

Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 10.30pm (Note during Summer Operations period 22 December - 7 January the University will be closed and we will be unable to respond to any queries)