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October 17, 2024

The University of Otago

Dunedin

FULL TIME & OTHER


Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua) - Eye Health

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE | TE TARI WHAIORA
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

About our team/Mō te tīma
The Department of Medicine is a major academic department within the Dunedin School of Medicine. In addition to teaching undergraduate medical students, we offer world-class postgraduate education and research opportunities to medical professionals, and Ph D and masters' students.
We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University's principal Treaty partner.
The Role/Te mahi
Applications are invited for a full-time, permanent position as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua) – Eye health within the Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine. Appointment to the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a senior academic or clinician to make a significant contribution to the ongoing education of students in medicine. The successful candidate will play a leading role in teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in postgraduate supervision, and conduct an independent research programme in eye health and ophthalmology.
Skills and Experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
Preferred candidates for this role should be one of the following:
  • A medically qualified ophthalmology specialist (who holds or is eligible for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council) and has an interest in academia.
  • An academic optometrist with a Ph D, who holds or is eligible for vocational registration with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand, and a verifiable track record in academia.
  • A medical doctor from any other specialty (who holds or is eligible for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council) and has a verifiable track record in academia.
  • An orthoptist with a Ph D, and a verifiable track record in academia.
To be successful in this role you will also be expected to have:
  • A postgraduate research degree is desirable.
  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Appropriate research experience, and the ability to establish a vigorous research programme.
  • A commitment to developing collaborative working relationships with colleagues and to supporting the University's Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks.
Further details/ Pūroko
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) permanent position based in Dunedin. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours; the work hours will be negotiable with the successful candidate, ranging from 0.2 FTE to full-time.
The appointment range (per annum) for this appointment is:
Medical Staff
  • Lecturer - $92,028 to $112,514
  • Senior Lecturer - $138,548 to $179,524
Non-Medical Staff
  • Lecturer - $90,902 to $107,300
  • Senior Lecturer - $112,482 to $138,182
The University of Otago is a research-intensive university, with a long history of excellence. Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University recognises that our staff are the key to our success. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. Dunedin is a vibrant city with a long history of engagement with art, music, literature and culture, affordable living, excellent schools and a broad array of outdoor activities.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Rachael Taylor, Head of Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine via the email address below.
Application/Tono
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Names and email addresses of at least three referees
To submit your application, please click the “Apply” button below. Applications quoting reference number 2401491 will close on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.

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