Lecturer - Parasitology at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

114943.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Parasitology, Communication, Teaching, Research, Collaboration, Outreach, Social Media, Māori Knowledge, Pacific Knowledge

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY | TE TARI MĀTAI KARAREHE DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKAROA Who we are | Ko wai mātou The Division of Sciences is one of the four divisions in the University, the others being Health Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities. The Division of Sciences represents a broad range of disciplines in 15 Departments and a number of inter-disciplinary programmes. The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology, with research strengths in areas including conservation biology, genetics/genomics, parasitology, entomology, environmental physiology, wildlife management, neurobiology and statistical modeling, as well as in molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology. We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, the cross-disciplinary Ecology Programme, the Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and other centres at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research. Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research. The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a te ao Māori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori, the University of Otago Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi). The role | Te mahi The Department of Zoology is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term, part-time position of Lecturer in Parasitology. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Department and is expected to be an active contributor to research in the field of parasitology, evidenced by quality-assured publications, contributions to the research environment, etc. Applicants are expected to conduct their research on identification of aquatic parasites, an existing project for which external funding contributes to the advertised position. We seek applicants with demonstrated excellence in communication and a passion for teaching so as to contribute to the delivery and assessment of lectures and laboratory classes in BIOL112 – Animal Biology (modules on Parasitology and Animal Evolution) in Semester 2, 2026. This first-year class has a typical enrolment of ~250 students. Contributing to service in the Department is expected – an interest in outreach and in the use of social media to help promote the Department’s research and teaching is an advantage. Your skills and experience | Kā Pūkeka me Kā Wheako • A completed PhD with proven track record in the field of parasitology. • Demonstrated interest, experience and ability in communicating science to students and/or other stakeholders. • Be committed to and/or have established connections or a track record of working with international and/or national researchers. • Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially. • Be committed to upholding the University’s core values related to support and success of Māori and Pacific students, aligned with the University’s Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. Further Details | Pūroko This is a fixed-term (12-months) part-time (0.8 FTE) position at the level of Lecturer based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 February 2026 or as soon as practically possible thereafter. The appointment range for this role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum (pro-rata). Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Mark Lokman, Chair of the Selection Panel and Head of the Department of Zoology|Te Tari Mātai Kararehe via the email address below. Application | Tonoka To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501817 will close on Sunday, 04 January 2026. Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed. Contact: Professor Mark Lokman Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to research in parasitology and deliver lectures and laboratory classes in Animal Biology. They are expected to engage with students and promote the Department's research and teaching.