FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES TE KAUPEKA MĀTAI ROKOĀ-KOIORA
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY TE TARI MATAI WHAIAROARO
About our team/Mō te tīma
Since its establishment in 1905 the Department of Physiology has grown to become one of the largest Departments in the University being home to approximately 100 staff. We make major contributions to the undergraduate and postgraduate education of students in science medicine dentistry physiotherapy medical lab sciences nutrition and physical education.
The role/Te mahi
As a Physiology Teaching Fellow based within our Department you will contribute to our Science papers at 100- and 200-level (PHSL101 HUBS191/2 PHSL231/2/3 PHSL251) by carrying out lecturing (depending on the experience) tutoring demonstrating and related administration.
Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
The successful candidate will have:
Relevant Bachelor degree minimum.
May hold or be studying for a higher degree.
Aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.
A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Triti o Waitangi and promoting equal opportunity.
Excellent computer skills.
Well organized with effective written and verbal communication skills.
Able to maintain a professional approach with both staff and students while under pressure.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a part time (0.4 to 0.7 FTE) permanent position located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. It is an academic-year-only appointment running from mid-February to mid-November.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow salary scale $75727 to $87849 (pro rata) depending on skills qualifications and experience.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
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.
Specific enquiries may be emailed to Professor Rajesh Katare Head of Department Physiology via the email address 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 academic referees.
To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 26 October 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as submitted. 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: Professor Rajesh Katare
Position details: Information Statement
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
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