Lecturer in Professional Practice

• Join a team of 16 University of Waikato staff based in Hangzhou, delivering three undergraduate degrees.
• Apply your experience in an international setting where students receive two degrees: one from Hangzhou City University and one from the University of Waikato.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package for you and your family.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The position includes developing and delivering lectures, leading tutorials, supervising student projects, and designing and marking assessments. You will be part of a small team of staff responsible for delivering the Bachelor of Design.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated educator to teach computing at the Joint Institute as part of an agreement under which the University of Waikato offers its Bachelor of Design, majoring in Interface Design, at Hangzhou City University in Hangzhou, China.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, and motivated individual who can bring professional and academic expertise to a team committed to excellence in teaching. You will have the skills and experience to teach computer science courses to students studying the Bachelor of Design in Interface Design.

The salary will be in the range of CNY 388,000 to CNY 460,000 per year, depending on the qualifications, skills, and experience of the successful candidate. This is a full-time position based at Hangzhou City University (NZUWI) in China.

For more information about the role, please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the position, please contact Annika Hinze, Head of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, at [email protected].

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You should hold either a master’s degree in computer science or a PhD, which is preferred, together with demonstrated experience teaching both large and small groups of students. To be eligible for a work permit, you must have a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience.

The role requires the ability to teach core computer science topics for design students, including programming, software architecture, user experience design, full-stack web development, and interface design for web and mobile.

All teaching is conducted in English. Experience teaching across cultures and the ability to work effectively with students for whom English is not their first language are important requirements. Experience teaching in China or Asia is desirable, as is knowledge of Chinese culture.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

We are proud of our Joint Institute with Hangzhou City University, which is designated by the Ministry of Education as an institute authorised to deliver University of Waikato and Hangzhou City University accredited degrees. In addition to the Finance degree, the Joint Institute offers undergraduate degrees in Design and Media.

All teaching is conducted in English. Operating since 2017, the Institute in Hangzhou has 16 staff members and an enrolment of approximately 1,000 students.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

A competitive benefits package is available to the successful applicant, with benefits extending to a partner and dependent children where relevant. The package includes:

• A contribution towards off-campus rented accommodation.
• Relocation assistance.
• Contributions towards international school or pre-school tuition fees.
• Payment of work visa costs.
• Medical insurance.
• One return economy airfare per year to the home country.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements for appointment as a foreign expert and for employment in compliance with provincial government regulations. These regulations stipulate eligibility for legal employment as a foreign expert, including requirements for work permits and visas.

The appointment is expected to commence as soon as possible.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities it serves, its provision of a world-class education, and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Application information

Applications close: Friday, 4 September 2026

Requisition number: 1003277