[Commlist] Job: Lecturer in Film

The Film Program at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington 
seeks applications for a new position as Lecturer in Film in the School 
of Arts and Media. (Lecturer is equivalent to Assistant Professor.) The 
role is open to any specialization in Film Studies. The job begins in 
mid-2026, and applications close on January 16, 2026. Here is a link:

https://ejye.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1008860 


For more information, please contact Associate Professor Paul Wolffram: 
(paul.wolffram /at/ vuw.ac.nz)

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Pūkenga | Lecturer in Film
Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand (On-site)
Job Description

    Have you got a PhD in film or a related field?
    Do you have Māori and/or Pasifika cinema expertise?
    Can you design and deliver graduate and postgraduate academic 
courses with creative practice assignments?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently 
recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in Film to join Te Kura Kōmanawa - 
School of Arts and Media on a permanent, full-time basis from mid-2026. 
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an award-winning Film 
programme with a focus on critical studies and production.

Key responsibilities:

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

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have the expertise and passion to supervise post-graduate 
research students and join the community of scholars and practitioners 
in our highly collegial, growing, and vibrant film programme.

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 Māori and/or 
Pasifika film.

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

Join the collaborative, creative, and forward-thinking Te Kura Kōmanawa 
- School of Arts and Media team that values innovation and community 
engagement. We foster a vibrant environment where ideas thrive, and your 
contribution will help shape an exciting future in the arts and media.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including 
salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the 
University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 16 January 2026. Applications from recruitment 
agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this 
role, please get in touch with Paul Wolffram ((paul.wolffram /at/ vuw.ac.nz)).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on 
our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting 
documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa 
to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in 
their application and understand that if they do not have a current, 
relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its 
high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from 
around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara 
Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa 
New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria 
University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic 
direction and learn more about our research expertise.


Job Identification 1008860
Job Category Academic
Posting Date 12/07/2025, 07:00 PM
Apply Before 01/16/2026, 11:55 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Murphy Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, NZ (On-site)
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