Senior Teaching FellowTeaching Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

FACULTY OF MEDICINE DUNEDIN TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA ŌTEPOTI
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS GYNAECOLOGY AND WOMENS HEALTH ORANGA WAHINE

Mō te tīma About our team

The Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology and Womens Health (Dunedin) is one of three departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otagos 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 womens 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 $75727 to $137444 (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.

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 numberwill 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

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