Lecturer / Pūkenga - Physiotherapy at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

114943.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Research, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Mentoring, Assessment, Clinical Practice, Health Promotion, Mātauraka Māori, Treaty of Waitangi, Student Support, External Research Funding, Peer-reviewed Publishing, Team Collaboration, Professional Practice, Health System Knowledge

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY | TE KURA KŌMIRI PAI About our team | Mō te tīma Based in Dunedin, the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in education, research, and clinical practice. We focus on the assessment, treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, and on the promotion of health for people of all ages. We aim to preserve, advance, create and promote knowledge, critical thinking, intellectual independence, education, and professional practice to maximise the contribution physiotherapy makes to the health and wellbeing of individuals and society in New Zealand and beyond. 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 permanent, full-time (0.8 to 1.0 FTE) Lecturer position within the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, contributing to both teaching and research in one of New Zealand’s leading health sciences institutions. In this role, you will contribute to the research activities of the School, including publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, and securing external research funding. You will supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate research students, and teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy programmes. As a Lecturer, you will also be responsible for coordinating and delivering course content, developing engaging and effective teaching materials, and assessing student performance while providing academic support. In addition, you will play an active role in curriculum development and innovation, mentor early-career research staff, and contribute to the service and administrative activities of the School. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako To be successful in this role candidates must: • Be a Physiotherapist registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and holding a current Annual Practicing Certificate (essential). • Hold a doctoral degree. • Have a strong commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to equal opportunity. • You must be compliant with current Ministry of Health mandated requirements and the Children's Act. • Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand Health system is preferred. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full-time (0.8–1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin starting December 2025. The appointment range for the role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Cathy Chapple, Dean of School, School of Physiotherapy, via the contact details below. Application | Tono Applicants are required to provide: • A CV • A cover letter • 3 - 4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501337 will close on Monday, 06 October 2025. Additional Information Contact: Associate Professor Cathy Chapple Tel: +64 3 479 5235 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 role involves contributing to research activities, supervising students, and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy programs. Additionally, the lecturer will coordinate course content, develop teaching materials, and participate in curriculum innovation.