Senior Teaching Fellow/Teaching Fellow - Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

137444.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Women's health, Medical education, Clinical teaching, Cultural competence, Interpersonal skills, Healthcare professional, Student support, Postgraduate teaching

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA, ŌTEPOTI DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH | ORANGA WAHINE Mō te tīma | About our team The Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health (Dunedin) is one of three departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otago’s Medical School, working alongside our counterparts in Christchurch and Wellington. We are guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to improving health outcomes in Aotearoa. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research in an environment that fosters personal development and respect and stimulates advances in knowledge and the provision of outstanding health care of women, youth and their families / whānau. Te mahi | The role We are seeking two qualified healthcare professionals who would support the Obstetrics & Gynaecology undergraduate teaching team at the Dunedin School of Medicine, with a focus on facilitating learning for 5th year medical students and final year medical students and supporting the postgraduate teaching program. Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Skills and experience We are looking for someone who has a healthcare professional qualification with experience in women’s health. You will have strong initiative and be able to work independently with the goals of the department in mind. Other key skills include: • Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work positively and productively with obstetrics and gynaecology patients and their whānau. • Be culturally competent and have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to equity within medical education and the wider health system. • Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds at all levels of the institution. Pūroko | Further details We have one, part time (0.5 FTE), fixed term (April 2026 to April 2027) Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow position. We also have a part time (0.5 FTE), fixed term (February 2027 to April 2028) Senior Teaching Fellow position. Both positions are based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Please indicate your preference on position in your cover letter. The appointment range for these roles are $75,727 to $137,444 (pro rata). The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Professional Practice Fellow scale based on qualifications, skills and experience. 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. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Helen Paterson via the contact details below. Tono | Application Candidates are requested to submit the following: • A CV. • A cover letter. • Names and contact details of at least three referees. To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600670 will close on Wednesday, 13 May 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 Helen Paterson Position details: Teaching Fellow and Senior Teaching Fellow 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 facilitating learning for 5th-year and final-year medical students within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. Additionally, the successful candidate will support the postgraduate teaching program and contribute to the department's research and clinical goals.