Joint Clinical - Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery, Clinical leadership, Teaching, Research, Patient care, Operating, Outpatient clinics, Paediatric subspecialties, Medical education, Clinical academic

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY AND CRITICAL CARE - DUNEDIN FACULTY OF MEDICINE | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA and HEALTH NEW ZEALAND | TE WHATU ORA – SOUTHERN (HEALTH NEW ZEALAND – SOUTHERN) In pursuit of excellence, the Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin, in association with Health New Zealand - Southern, seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia. The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery while supporting an effective and efficient service for orthopaedic surgery patients in the Otago and Southland regions. There are research opportunities for wider collaboration with other researchers in the University’s well regarded medical and medical science departments such as the Departments of Anatomy, Pathology and Preventive and Social Medicine. In addition to holding the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Otago, the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Health New Zealand - Southern. This is a joint University/Hospital position and will be held as a single contract with the University of Otago. The two separate roles equal the equivalent of one full-time position. Academic Component (0.5 FTE) The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Surgery and Critical Care – Dunedin, and appointed to the position of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor on the basis of academic achievement, skills and experience. The appointee will have appropriate experience in teaching and research. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There will be significant opportunity for clinically-based research. Clinical Component (0.5 FTE) Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. This position is based in Dunedin. The successful applicant will participate in a shared roster and an after-hours on-call roster. Clinical duties and patient care including outpatient clinics and operating will form 50%25 of weekly duties. An additional payment (0.2 FTE) is provided for clinical duties performed outside of regular hours in negotiation with Health New Zealand – Southern. The successful candidate must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Experience in paediatric subspecialties is preferred. Further details | Pūroko The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, it offers opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus is ranked among the most beautiful in the world. The city boasts living options, excellent schools, and a wide range of activities, from Art and Literature to outdoor adventures. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, then please contact Farai Madambi, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential discussion 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 (including reference number 2501280) please click the apply button. There is no formal closing date and applications will be considered individually on receipt. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Farai Madambi Position details: Job Description and Information Statement - TWO Southern Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Orthopaedic Section - University of Otago and Te Whatu Ora - Southern Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research while delivering orthopaedic surgical services to patients in the Otago and Southland regions. Responsibilities include undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical patient care, and participation in an after-hours on-call roster.