Professional Practice Fellow - Anatomy at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

87849.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Anatomy Teaching, Surgical Anatomy, Dissection Demonstration, Curriculum Development, Student Assessment, Relationship Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY | TE TARI KIKOKIKO FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | TE KAUPEKA MĀTAI ROKOĀ-KOIORA About our team/Mō te tīma Since its establishment in 1905, the Department of Anatomy has grown to become one of the largest Departments in the University. It makes major contributions to the undergraduate and postgraduate education of students in science, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, medical lab sciences, nutrition, and physical education. The Department has several internationally recognised research groups lead by experienced academic staff. Our Department has a core teaching staff of academic staff, including Clinical/Function Senior Lecturers and Professional Practice Fellows who support health science courses. The role/Te mahi A Professional Practice Fellow is an academic staff member who supports the teaching in professional courses in anatomy related subjects. In this role you will support the Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy teaching program, including dissection practical demonstrations highlighting surgical approaches and techniques, covering surgical aspects during surgical anatomy tutorials, and assisting the coordination of Surgical Anatomy residential weeks. As a Professional Practice Fellow with our Department, you will: • Be required to undertake clinical duties and contribute to the teaching programmes. • Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate level teaching and contribute to the continuing development of the programmes within the Department. • Contribute to the Departments’ academic goals by applying and sharing expert knowledge in a professional discipline. • Facilitate learning. • Assist with assessments. Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako The successful applicant will be expected to: • Hold a PhD, M.D. (Doctor of Medicine), M.S. (Master of Surgery) or equivalent higher research/academic qualification. A medical/surgical professional qualification is highly desirable. • Have a proven teaching record and a passion for teaching clinical/functional anatomy. • Have effective communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to create a motivating environment for staff and students. • Provide evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds. Further details/Pūroko This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The salary range for this position is $75,727 to $87,849 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 Professor Greg Anderson, Head of Department via the contact details below. #LI-DNI Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600848 will close on Sunday, 21 June 2026. Additional Information Contact: Professor Greg Anderson 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

Support the Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy through dissection demonstrations and tutorials. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs and assist with student assessments.