Transferrable Skills Lecturer

Transferrable Skills Lecturer 

Symonds Street Campus

Casual Contract 

About the role

We're seeking a skilled and passionate Lecturer to design and deliver our Transferable Skills course, freeing up capacity within our academic team while bringing fresh energy and expertise to students.

This is a casual, hands-on teaching role that combines in-person and online delivery. You'll be responsible for all aspects of course delivery including class preparation, teaching two sessions per week, and all associated marking and assessment. One session will be delivered on campus, with a second class taught online.

The role runs through to 17 July 2026, with the possibility of extension, we anticipate offering this course twice in Semester 2 and potentially again in September.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape how students at one of Aotearoa's leading creative institutions develop the core capabilities they need to thrive, academically and professionally.

About Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe is one of the leading art, design, IT, and fashion schools in Aotearoa. Since 1984 we've focused on one thing - turning creativity into a career! At Whitecliffe it's about you: your ideas, your style, your future. We're here to help you grow as an individual and give you the tools to succeed. Our values of Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect, form the bedrock of our commitment to collaborative synergy.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality lectures and supported collaborative learning sessions (SCLS) aligned with course learning outcomes

Facilitate student-centred, active learning using real-world and interdisciplinary contexts

Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback including on reflective and portfolio-based assessments

Support students to develop transferable skills applicable across their programmes and into industry

Contribute to course development and continuous improvement

Collaborate with Programme Heads and academic teams to ensure integration of transferable skills across curricula

What you will bring:

Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience

Strong teaching and facilitation skills in higher education or adult learning environments

Ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, practical learning experiences

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with diverse learners and inclusive teaching practices

Experience teaching and facilitating online learning

If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more, please APPLY NOW!

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