Senior Lecturer in Creative Practice
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
EIT's IDEAschool is seeking Expressions of Interest from passionate and experienced Lecturers in Creative Practice (Design) to inspire the next generation of designers at ZYU, our Shaoxing (China) campus.
This role delivers teaching in graphic design, digital design, and visual communication and includes travel to China for teaching blocks at our joint international campus. You will contribute to curriculum development, research, and the ongoing growth of our creative programmes within a dynamic, innovative environment.
This is a New Zealand-based role with two teaching blocks in China each year (up to 10 weeks each). Outside of these periods, you will work from your New Zealand base and engage with the IDEAschool team and programmes. We welcome applications from candidates based across New Zealand and are open to considering full or part-time arrangements.
The appointing salary for this role will be dependent on skills and experience. You’ll also receive a travel allowance during teaching blocks in China.
This position sits within IDEAschool, EIT, reporting to the Head of School, IDEAschool, and is responsible for:
- Teaching and mentoring students in design disciplines.
- Contributing to curriculum development and course design.
- Participating in research and scholarly activity.
- Travelling to China to teach in (up to) 10‑week blocks.
- Supporting international students and diverse cultural learning environments.
This role includes regular travel to China. The successful candidate will need to be able to meet the requirements for a Chinese work visa in Zhejiang Provence. We recommend applicants review current visa criteria to confirm their likely eligibility.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive experience teaching design at degree level.
- Strong design technology skills, including Adobe Creative Suite and industry‑standard tools.
- A relevant Master’s qualification (Doctorate desirable).
- A professional portfolio showcasing your design expertise.
- Experience teaching international students and adapting to diverse cultural contexts (Desirable).
- The ability to obtain a Visa to teach in China (as noted above).
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Through our international partnerships, including our joint campus in Shaoxing, China, we extend our programmes globally, providing staff with the opportunity to work across diverse cultural and educational environments.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application. For further information, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sean Coyle, Head of School on scoyle@eit.ac.nz.
Expressions of Interest close on 7 June 2026, but will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
