• Are you an emerging or early-career scholar in NZ art history?
• Have you got a passion for promoting and bringing life to NZ art history?
• Would you like the opportunity to work in an academic environment for the summer trimester?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently inviting applications for The Oroya and Melvin Day Fellowship in New Zealand Art History, funded by the Oroya and Melvin Day Trust. This is a four-month, full-time position.

This fellowship aims to promote research in Aotearoa New Zealand art history by providing the Fellow with an opportunity to work within an academic environment during a summer trimester (November 2025 to February 2026).

The fellowship is a four-month, full-time position designed for emerging or early-career scholars. It provides an opportunity to advance their careers while also teaching undergraduate students in the field of Aotearoa New Zealand art history. The successful candidate will be located in the Art History programme within the School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The successful candidate will have a Master's Degree in Art History (or a relevant discipline) and be intending to develop a further career as an art historian. You will have a proven knowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand art history, with tutoring or teaching experience, or have been working in the gallery or museum sector delivering public talks, workshops, or wananga. The Fellow will be expected to conduct research in a specialist topic in Aotearoa New Zealand art history, and work towards the dissemination of this work through scholarly publication and/or exhibition.

Role description - Click here to see further information. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 1 September 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ahorangi - Professor Susan Ballard, Art History Programme (susan.ballard@vuw.ac.nz).

Please click here to apply and continue reading for more information: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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.

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

Step into the dynamic world of Te Kura Tānga Kōrero Ingarihi, Kiriata, Whakaari, Pāpāho, Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi - School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History. Engage with top-ranked programmes and pioneering research in literature, film, critical media studies, theatre, and art history. Collaborate with passionate experts on innovative projects and thrive in a vibrant, creative community where your contributions truly make a difference.

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