University of Manchester

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The Library at LJMU provides a wide range of digital information tools and resources and access to the digital publications needed by all our students, researchers and staff. We support our users in getting the most out of digital content, whether they are consumers or creators, with advice and training, and a high-quality digital experience when using our applications. We have extensive walk-in facilities available to all members of the public. We are the custodian of the collected outputs of all the University’s researchers, including articles, data and doctoral theses. The library provides training, support and systems for researchers to enable them to achieve their full potential and create a global impact. The Library are now looking for a Library Engagement Team Leader to join our Library Engagement team, providing high-quality frontline support for students and staff across our library services. You will be an enthusiastic, friendly and adaptable person and play a key role in managing the day-to-day work of the team, ensuring that excellent customer service standards are consistently delivered. You will lead and support colleagues delivering face-to-face and digital enquiry services, helping to maintain an efficient, responsive and user-focused service. You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. Candidates without formal qualifications but with significant, relevant experience will also be considered. You will have experience working in a customer-focused, service delivery environment, ideally within a library, IT or educational setting, along with experience of delivering enquiry services in a digital environment. You should have excellent communication, customer care and team working skills, alongside the ability to manage, motivate and develop staff. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital systems is essential, as is the ability to gather and analyse information to support service improvements. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, able to problem-solve effectively and maintain high service standards under pressure. Experience of supervising staff, contributing to service development or projects, and an interest in innovation and continuous improvement will be advantageous. A flexible approach and willingness to acquire new skills are essential to support service delivery in a changing environment. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Do you hold a completed PhD in a field relevant to this role? Have you got an established research agenda with a track record of research publication and/or creative work? Can you communicate clearly and work effectively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction within Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa - Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation. This position reports to the Tumuaki - Head of Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture and is located at Te Aro Campus. Key responsibilities: Academically rigorous teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across key aspects of the construction project lifecycle. We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more areas of:  Construction project management, planning, programming, and scheduling. Risk management, contract administration, procurement, and commercial construction management. Building surveying, with a focus on weathertightness, regulatory compliance, building condition assessment, and performance. Building services, including mechanical, environmental, or building systems expertise. Structures, structural engineering, or the integration of structural knowledge within construction education. Māori land development, papakāinga housing, and collaborative work with iwi, hapū, Māori landowners, and communities. Continue or develop ongoing research activity that informs teaching and contributes to industry needs. Active engagement with iwi, hapū, industry, government, professions, and diverse communities. Contribute to the collegial development of the programme, School, and Faculty through service roles. Ō pūmanawa - About you Applicants must demonstrate some expertise in teaching and practice. As a core academic in this initiative, the appointee will have the opportunity to influence curriculum design, shape learning experiences, and contribute to the development of a distinctive, future-focused educational offering that reflects both local context and global relevance. Key requirements: An established track record in research publication and/or creative work, and an established research agenda.  Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level and good understanding of the expectations in relation to professional competencies.  Demonstrated experience in supervising student research at Masters and/or PhD level. Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills.  Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.  Demonstrated evidence of engagement and/or collaboration with colleagues in teaching and research.  Commitment to the academic discipline and to service to the University, the wider community and, where appropriate, the profession. Role Description: If the below links are not available, click 'Apply' to view this on the University careers page. Pūkenga - Lecturer Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary. Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary. Close date for vacancy: 08 July 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sarah Leggott (sarah.leggott@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. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or hold a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. 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 Discover a world where design meets innovation at our Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture. Nestled in the creative heart of a vibrant city, our school is a beacon for those who aspire to shape the built environment. Engage with dynamic projects, connect with industry leaders, and explore architecture that challenges and inspires. Here, your designs don't just build structures - they build futures.

(Ref. No.: FDS/DEAN/06/2026) The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. The University of Macau sincerely invites applications for the position of the Dean of Faculty of Design. Faculty of Design The newly established Faculty of Design will emphasize the integration of design, culture and technology. It will comprise the Department of Visual Communication Design, the Department of Architecture and Urban Design, and the Department of Industrial Design. The faculty aims to cultivate a new generation of design professionals and enhance Macao’s international influence in design education and the creative industries, with an expected enrolment of around 1,500 students. Dean of Faculty of Design The successful candidate should have considerable experience in faculty management, academic strategic planning, curriculum design, laboratory setup and research development, and must be highly committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service. In particular, the candidate should have the following credentials: An earned doctoral degree in Design or related disciplines; A distinguished record of professional achievements that may include major awards, grants, exhibitions or recognized creative scholarship; Evidence of outstanding academic leadership, demonstrated commitment to leading research and professional practice, and a record of effective teaching in higher education settings; Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, drive technological innovation, and establish relationship with diverse stakeholders; Excellent management and communication skills; Proficiency in English is required as it is the working language, while knowledge in Chinese/Portuguese will be an advantage. Remuneration Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/. Application Procedure More details about the job vacancy can be accessed at https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/. The University has appointed Odgers Berndtson to provide consultancy service for the recruitment of this position. A cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae in English and other related materials should be sent to the following address, with quotation of reference no. FDS/DEAN/06/2026. Room 602, The Chinese Bank Building, 61-65 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Email: um.dean.design@odgers.com Tel: +852 2215 8688 Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible to ensure timely consideration. Review of applications and nominations will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of submission. For enquiries, please call Ms. Jenny CHUNG on +852 2215 8688. ***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only*** ** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**