Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor - Microbiology

at  University of Otago

KĀ PŪKEKA ME KĀ WHEAKO/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Hold a PhD.
• Be skilled and enthusiastic in passing on knowledge to a range of audiences, with clear aptitude for teaching through lectures and practical classes to our health sciences, science, medicine and health professional (medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, medical laboratory science and pharmacy) students, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Have proven research ability that aligns with the Department’s current research programmes and strategy.
• Have the ability to establish an on-going and active independent research programme including acquisition of research funding.
• Have effective communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to create a collegial, supportive, inclusive and motivating environment for staff and students.
• If applying at the level of Associate Professor, have evidence of leadership in research, teaching and service roles.
• Have a proven ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
• Have commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to teach and research in the field of biomedical or environmental molecular microbiology.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain a strong independent research programme, including acquisition of research funding.
• Contribute to teaching (lectures and practical classes), assessment and curriculum development in the undergraduate programme, and to postgraduate student teaching and project supervision.
• Participate in service within the Department, the School of Biomedical Sciences, the University and the wider community as appropriate.
• Engage with and support the University of Otago’s Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.