Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Dentistry (Auckland) at University of Otago

Auckland, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

184993.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Teaching, Patient Management, Dental Assessment, Clinical Service, Dental Education

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, AUCKLAND | TE KAUPEKA PŪNIHO, TĀMAKI MAKAURAU DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA The role | Te mahi The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow positions at our Auckland Dental Facility. This purpose-built clinical teaching facility, developed in partnership with Counties Manukau Health, is located in South Auckland and supports a wide range of clinical and teaching activities. As a Professional Practice Fellow, you will: • Help support teaching. • Facilitate learning. • Assist with assessments. • Carry out clinical service requirements. This is an opportunity for energetic, creative and committed individuals to make a significant impression and contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Faculty and University. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako We welcome applications from candidates who have: • Relevant professional dental qualification. • Registration with the Dental Council (New Zealand). • Appropriate professional experience. • Competency across patient management programmes. About our team | Mō te tīma The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities. Founded in 1907, the Faculty of Dentistry is based at the University’s main campus in Dunedin and is the only dental school in New Zealand. It is proud of its international reputation for research, clinical, and academic excellence. Further details | Pūroko We have two part time (0.1 FTE and 0.2 FTE), semester time only, permanent positions available and located in South Auckland. Days/hours of work to be negotiated with the successful candidates. The successful candidates will be appointed as a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, based on skills and experience. The salary range for these roles are: • Professional Practice Fellow - $80,589 to $105,898 per annum (pro-rata) • Senior Professional Practice Fellow - $109,554 to $184,993 per annum (pro rata) The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check. 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. For further information regarding the role, please contact Dr Yolin Govender, via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601007 will close on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The university reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. 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: Dr Yolin Govender Position details: Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email

Responsibilities

Support dental teaching and facilitate learning for students while assisting with assessments. Carry out clinical service requirements at the Auckland Dental Facility.