Professional Practice Fellow - Periodontology

Professional Practice Fellow - Periodontology-2301152

 

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities. Founded in 1907, the Faculty of Dentistry is based at the University’s main campus in Dunedin with clinics in Auckland and South Dunedin and is the only dental school in New Zealand. It is proud of its international reputation for research, clinical, and academic excellence. The 2023 QS World University Subject Rankings list the Dental School as 42nd in the world.

The Faculty of Dentistry comprises of three Departments (Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Diagnostic and Surgical and Oral Sciences) as well as the Sir John Walsh Research Institute.

The role/Te mahi

The University is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Professional Practice Fellow in Periodontology. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a new graduate to launch their career while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Faculty in one of the leading dental schools in the world.

As a Professional Practice Fellow, you will help support teaching across a range of postgraduate papers and clinical settings in the professional area of Periodontology.

Some key tasks include:
•    Preparation, assessment, teaching and paper administration duties.
•    Contributing to the Department’s academic goals by applying expert clinical knowledge in Periodontology.

Skills and Experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful applicant will hold a dental degree and must have registration or be eligible for specialist registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand. 

The candidate will also have:
•    A practicing certificate in place before starting work.
•    Evidence and ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.
•    Commitment to uphold the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the University’s Māori Strategic Framework. 

Further details/Pūroko

This position is full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term for 12 months.

The salary range for these positions are $75,231 to $98,857 per annum.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children’s Act 2014.  Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check.

Specific enquiries about this position may be directed to Andrew Tawse-Smith, HOD via the contact details below.

University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry – Full video tour.

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Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
•    CV.
•    Cover letter.
•    Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

To submit your application, please click the apply button. There is no formal closing date, applications will be reviewed as they are received.  The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Professor Andrew Tawse-Smith

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow - Medical & Dental 1 ($75,231 to $90,449) or 2 ($92,028 to $98,857) or 3 ($102,270 to $112,514) or 4 ($138,546 to $172,693)
Organisation
 Office of the Dean (Faculty of Dentistry)
Job Function
 Teaching