Lecturer Pūkenga Physiotherapy

SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY TE KURA KŌMIRI PAI

About our team Mō te tīma

Based in Dunedin the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in education research and clinical practice. We focus on the assessment treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and on the promotion of health for people of all ages.

We aim to preserve advance create and promote knowledge critical thinking intellectual independence education and professional practice to maximise the contribution physiotherapy makes to the health and wellbeing of individuals and society in New Zealand and beyond.

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. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu and the Universitys principal Treaty partner.

The role Te mahi

Applications are invited for a permanent full-time (0.8 to 1.0 FTE) Lecturer position within the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team contributing to both teaching and research in one of New Zealands leading health sciences institutions.

In this role you will contribute to the research activities of the School including publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and securing external research funding. You will supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate research students and teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy programmes.

As a Lecturer you will also be responsible for coordinating and delivering course content developing engaging and effective teaching materials and assessing student performance while providing academic addition you will play an active role in curriculum development and innovation mentor early-career research staff and contribute to the service and administrative activities of the School.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be successful in this role candidates must:
Be a Physiotherapist registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and holding a current Annual Practicing Certificate (essential).
Hold a doctoral degree.
Have a strong commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to equal opportunity.
You must be compliant with current Ministry of Health mandated requirements and the Childrens Act.
Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand Health system is preferred.

Further details Pūroko

This is a permanent full-time (0.81.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin starting December 2025.

The appointment range for the role is $97377 to $114943 per annum.

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.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Cathy Chapple Dean of School School of Physiotherapy via the contact details below.

Application Tono

Applicants are required to provide:
A CV
A cover letter
3 - 4 Referee contact details including telephone number and email address

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 06 October 2025.
Additional Information

Contact: Associate Professor Cathy ChappleTel:

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