Lecturer - Pain and Pain Management (Christchurch)

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE TE TARI HPARAPARA ME TE WHAIORA UA-KHIWI
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO CHRISTCHURCH TKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA TAUTAHI

About our team / M te tma

The University of Otago is New Zealands oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition rated 5 plus for quality by QS stars and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealands largest universities with over 20000 students assets in excess of $2.5 billion and 4000 full time equivalent staff based in Dunedin Christchurch Wellington Auckland and Invercargill.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine is unique in New Zealand. Surgical and medical components of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries are combined into one discipline utilising both academic and service personnel. A vibrant research culture exists in the Department. We are involved in many projects primarily in the areas of clinical outcomes cartilage regeneration tissue engineering joint arthroplasty rehabilitation bioengineering and function of tetraplegic patients. We deliver comprehensive teaching of musculoskeletal disorders and pain management to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our postgraduate programmes provide clinically-orientated academic training for a wide range of health and related professions.

The Role / Te Mahi

The department is inviting applications for the position of Lecturer. The successful candidate will focus on the Pain and Pain Management programme which is one of the three main postgraduate programmes in the department. Key responsibilities in this role include:
Engaging in research activities including supervision of research students and to support the pain research focus of the Postgraduate Programmes in Pain and Pain Management.
Collaborating with the Academic Coordinator and members of the pain teaching team to ensure teaching/learning meets the IASP Interprofessional Curriculum requirements and aligns with University of Otago teaching/learning best practice guidelines.

Skills and Experience / K Pkeka me K Wheako

Successful candidates must have the following skills and experience:
PhD or equivalent doctorate in appropriate field normally preferred. Masters degree minimum and or relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Demonstrated capacity for independent research.
May be transferring knowledge to the community and industry for the development of products and services that benefit society.
Commitment to upholding the Universitys core values related to support and success of Mori and Pacific students aligned with the Universitys Mori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework.

Further Details / Proko

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) permanent position based in tautahi Christchurch.

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.

Please direct specific enquiries to Rebekah Higgs via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
Curriculum vitae.
Detailed cover letter addressing suitability for the position.
Names and contact details of at least three referees.

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Wednesday 10 September 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: Rebekah Higgs

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