Senior Lecturer - Oncology (Wellington) at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

184993.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Registration, PhD, Clinical Teaching, Oncology, Research Commitment, Teamwork, Te Tiriti O Waitangi Knowledge

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE | TE TARI WHAIORA UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON | ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, PŌNEKE Who we are | Ko wai mātou The University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) provides health research and teaching in New Zealand’s capital city. It enjoys collaborative relationships with Te Whatu Ora, local health service providers, multiple central and local government agencies such as the Ministry of Health/Manatū Hauora and Wellington City Council/Me Heke Ki Pōneke as well as other tertiary education providers such as Massey University/Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuora and Victoria University/Te Herenga Waka. It also has strong links with local iwi. Te Tari Whaiora/the Department of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington includes over forty academic staff, a varying number of full-time research staff and five administrative staff. The major research interests of the Department include internal medicine specialties, sleep, aviation medicine, rehabilitation, and medical education. 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. The role | Te mahi This Senior Lecturer role represents an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to ongoing teaching of students while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Department and University. In this role you will be expected to convene and teach within the MBChB ALM (endorsed for Oncology). The bachelor involves both theory and practice. Your role will be to sub-convene the course and contribute to teaching within it. You will also contribute to the teaching of medical students in particular and other departmental teaching programmes, depending on your particular expertise. You will be encouraged to supervise doctoral students if appropriately qualified. All staff are expected to contribute to departmental and Faculty examination duties. Particular emphasis will be placed on your research track record and capacity to attract external research funding and research students. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako • An appropriate medical registration. • A PhD or equivalent research degree. • Expertise in clinical teaching. • Expertise in Oncology. • A commitment to research and proven research track record. • The ability to work independently and also as a team member. • Knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi, and commitment to practice and teach in a manner consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti. Further details | Pūroko This is a part-time (0.3 FTE), permanent position based in Wellington. Ideally this role will start 1st February 2026. The appointment range for this role is $148,416 to $184,993 per annum (pro-rata). It is anticipated that the successful application will concurrently hold a part-time clinical job in working within their discipline. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. For further information, please contact Professor Anna Ranta, Head of Department, via the email address below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including cover letter and CV) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501487 will close on Sunday 09 November 2025. 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 Anna Ranta 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 Wellington

Responsibilities

The Senior Lecturer will convene and teach within the MBChB ALM endorsed for Oncology, contributing to both theory and practice. Additionally, the role includes supervising doctoral students and participating in departmental examination duties.