Lecturer in Professional Practice

Job Description

Join a team of 16 Waikato University staff based in Hangzhou delivering three undergraduate degrees.

Apply your experience by working in an international setting where students receive two degrees, one from Hangzhou City University and the other from Waikato University.

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 lecturers, leading tutorials and supervising student projects as well as designing and marking assessments. You will be part of a small team of staff responsible for the delivery of the Bachelor of Design.

We have an opportunity for a dedicated and motivated educator to teach computing at the Joint Institute as part of an agreement where the University of Waikato is offering its Bachelor of Design majoring in Interface Design (BDI) at the campus of the Hangzhou City University in Hangzhou, China.

We are looking for a dynamic experienced and motivated individual who will bring professional and academic experience to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in teaching. You will have the skills and experience to teach Computer Science courses for students in the BDI degree.

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

For more information on the role please see the position description. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or PhD (preferred)
• Minimum two years full-time teaching experience (work permit requirement)
• Experience teaching large and small groups
• Ability to teach programming, software architecture, UX, full stack web development, and interface design for web and mobile
• Experience teaching in English to students from different cultural backgrounds
• Experience in China or Asia and knowledge of Chinese culture (desirable)

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

We are proud of our Joint Institute with Hangzhou City University which is designated as an Institute authorised by the Ministry of Education 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 and an enrolment of 1,000 students.

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

• Contribution towards off-campus accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• International school or pre-school tuition support
• Work visa and medical insurance coverage
• One return economy airfare per year to home country

The successful applicant will be an international expert and employment will comply with provincial government regulations regarding foreign expert work permits and visas.

The appointment will ideally start in September 2026.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the 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.

Applications Close: Monday 23rd February 2026

Requisition number: 1003277