Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and one of its finest. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour – the humanities, sciences, health sciences and business – regularly topping the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission’s education performance indicators.

Students can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and are taught by leaders in their fields. The high calibre of teaching at Otago is reflected by an unparalleled record of success in the country’s Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards.

Research excellence underpins all academic activity: approximately 3,500 of the University’s 20,000 students study at postgraduate level. Otago is the home of New Zealand’s first medical school and only schools of dentistry and surveying. The University has leadership roles in national Centres of Research Excellence and partnership roles in all of the country’s National Science Challenges. It also hosts multidisciplinary research themes and research centres, including two of the world’s most highly regarded health and development longitudinal studies.

The teaching year generally runs from February to November, broken into two 13-week semesters. A number of programmes are offered via distance learning and a Summer School is held for six weeks during January and February.

In addition to research and teaching excellence, the University is committed through its Strategic Direction to local, national and international betterment; strong external engagement; sustainable capability; and providing outstanding student experiences and campus environments.

The main campus is located in Dunedin – internationally recognised as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world – with significant health sciences campuses in Christchurch and Wellington, as well as a presence in Invercargill and Auckland.

DEPARTMENT of WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S HEALTH

DUNEDIN SCHOOL of MEDICINE

DIVISION of HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY of OTAGO and

TE WHATU ORA/HEALTH NEW ZEALAND - SOUTHERN

The Dunedin School of Medicine, in association with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand - Southern, seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.

The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology while supporting an effective and efficient inpatient and outpatient service for obstetrics and gynaecology patients in the Otago and Southland regions. There are opportunities for wide collaboration with researchers in the University’s well regarded medical and biomedical science departments.

In addition to holding the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otago, the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand - Southern. This is a joint University/Hospital position and will be held as a single contract with the University. The two separate roles equal the equivalent of one full-time position.

Academic Component – 0.5 FTE

The successful applicant will be based in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Section, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Dunedin School of Medicine and appointed to the position of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience. The appointee will have academic qualifications and prior experience in teaching and research, and will be responsible for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There will be significant opportunity for clinically-based research.

Clinical Component - 0.5 FTE

Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. The successful applicant will participate in a shared roster and an after-hours on-call roster; clinical duties and patient care will form 50% of weekly duties. Alongside an enthusiastic group of colleagues, the appointee will provide support for the outpatient gynaecology and obstetric clinics, acute service cover for gynaecology and obstetrics, and operative/surgical gynaecology services. Urogynaecology experience is preferred but not required. Additional payment is made for clinical duties outside of regular hours, in negotiation with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand - Southern. The successful candidate must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Further Details

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus is ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities.

Application

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

CV.

Cover letter.

Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To submit your application please click the APPLY NOW button. Applications will close on Wednesday, 22 March 2023.

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Name and email adresses of at least three references