Academic Position in Industrial Design
Join the Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor in Industrial Design.
Best for:Best for experienced Industrial Design academics with a PhD, industry experience, and a strong portfolio in teaching, research, and programme leadership.
Overview
This permanent, full-time faculty position at Victoria University of Wellington’s Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University (China) focuses on teaching and research in Industrial Design. The role involves delivering academically rigorous undergraduate instruction, supervising postgraduate students, contributing to programme development, and engaging in research on emerging technologies and their societal impact. The successful candidate will mentor diverse Chinese students, collaborate with industry, and potentially lead academic initiatives. The position is ideal for experienced designers with a passion for interdisciplinary education and research in a dynamic international setting.
What you'll do
- Deliver academically rigorous teaching at the undergraduate level in Industrial Design.
- Supervise postgraduate students, including Honours, Master’s, and PhD candidates.
- Contribute to the development and leadership of academic programmes at the School and Faculty levels.
- Conduct ongoing research aligned with career stage, focusing on emerging technologies and their societal impact.
- Engage with industry professionals and design sectors to bridge academic research with real-world applications.
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster a collegial and innovative academic environment.
- Mentor a diverse student body, including international students from China and other backgrounds.
Requirements
Degree required: A completed PhD or at least a Master’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field, combined with relevant industry experience.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and supervision.
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in teaching Industrial Design at tertiary level.
- Experience supervising student research at Honours, Master’s, and/or PhD levels.
- Strong evidence of impact-oriented design research.
- Leadership experience in academic programme development.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse, multicultural teams and students.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in China.
- No explicit age or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30 · open until filled
Apply directly through the university’s careers page. Submit a resume, cover letter, portfolio of creative works and teaching outputs, academic transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, and a model syllabus. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be considered before the deadline.
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter
- Portfolio of creative works and teaching outputs
- Academic transcripts
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Model syllabus
Contact
Professor Leon Gurevitch· Head of School, School of Design Innovation
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