Pūkenga / Lecturer in Film

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 invites applications for a permanent full-time position as Pūkenga - Lecturer in Film to begin in 2025. The appointee will have the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant critical and creative program in Film at Te Kura Tānga Kōrero Ingarihi, Kiriata, Whakaari, Pāpāho, Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi - School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History

Key responsibilities:

• Teach critical/ creative courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Design and deliver academic courses with creative practice assignments
• Teach large undergraduate courses
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Contribute to programme and school committees
• Contribute to the University's and program's culture of public and community engagement

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The appointee will be expected to supervise post-graduate research students and join the community of scholars and practitioners in our highly collegial, growing, and vibrant film programme at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.

Key requirements:

• A PhD in film or related subject
• A record of academic publication
• Proven ability to design and deliver academic courses with creative practice assignments
• Ideally, experience teaching large introductory classes
• Ability to contribute productively to fulfilling the University's Treaty of Waitangi obligations
• High quality and critically reflective teaching practice in film

We are particularly interested in scholars who have experience teaching production courses and/ or research specialisation in one or more of the following areas: Māori/ indigenous cinema, East Asian cinema, queer and transgender cinemas.

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

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington's Film programme has established a reputation as a centre of excellence for critical research and creative practice, meeting high demand amongst students for film studies and production teaching. Its staff and students produce award-winning films and make strong contributions to the screen industries in Wellington and Aotearoa, helped in recent years by the highly visible Te Iho ki Motukairangi - Miramar Creative Centre, which houses the MFA (CP) in Film Production. This work is supported by extremely strong research and teaching that provide the backbone for innovative creative practice. The Film programme is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and to diversity and inclusion in teaching and production work.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role description - click here to see further information, including salary information

Close date for vacancy: 30 September 2024.

Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: Paul Wolffram (paul.wolffram@vuw.ac.nz)

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University application form, please include the position title and reference number (Pūkenga - Lecturer in Film, #1525). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format).

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