Lecturer in Cultural Anthropology (4739) Kelburn, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Do you have a completed PhD in Cultural Anthropology or a similar field?
- Are you a collaborative scholar/educator?
- Do you have experience teaching at a 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.
Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting two permanent full-time Lecturers (equivalent to tenured assistant professors) to join the Cultural Anthropology programme. Appointed Lecturers will ideally commence at the start of February 2023, though a later start date can be negotiated. Please note your interest in either Position One or Two in your cover letter.
Position One
We specifically seek applicants with expertise on human rights, humanitarianism, and/or health in post-conflict or postcolonial settings.
Position Two
Applicants conducting innovative research and teaching in areas that complement our existing areas of expertise are welcome. Expertise in visual/multimodal ethnography is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and delivery of core courses in the Cultural Anthropology programme.
- Develop new curricula and research in their areas of expertise.
- Supervise MA and PhD researchers to completion.
- Contribute to Hautūtanga/leadership, administrative roles, and engagement with the wider community.
- Be part of an active, collegial team committed to equity and diversity, and aspiring to research and teaching that engages mātauranga Māori and upholds our responsibilities to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a collaborative scholar-educator, committed to high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, who is developing an innovative independent research agenda.
Key requirements:
- A completed PhD (in hand at time of application) in Cultural Anthropology or a similar discipline (including, but not limited to, Māori Studies and Pacific Studies).
- Some experience in teaching at a tertiary level.
- A developing research profile, with evidence of scholarly publications.
- Capacity to work as part of a collegial team.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Cultural Anthropology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s most active anthropology programmes, with a focus on socially engaged research and innovative teaching. We have a strongly collegial culture which actively supports early-career academics. We aim to become a leading centre for anthropology in Australasia and beyond. The successful applicant will be actively involved in shaping the Programme’s future directions.
Close Date for Vacancy: 5 October 2022 (NZ time).
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Eli Elinoff, Programme Director, at Eli.Elinoff@vuw.ac.nz.
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