Senior Professional Practice Fellow

Senior Professional Practice Fellow-2301083

 

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 Senior Profession Practice Fellows in Dentistry. As a Senior Professional Practice Fellow, you will help support teaching, facilitate learning, assist with assessments, and carry out clinical service requirements.

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

Skills and Experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful applicant will hold a dental degree and must have registration or be eligible for 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

We have six job openings, offering both permanent and fixed-term positions. The duration of the fixed-term positions can be negotiable with the successful candidates.

We have both full-time (1 FTE) and part-time positions available, allowing for employment over the full year or semester time only.

The salary range for these positions are $102,270 to $172,693 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 Pip Macdonald via the contact details below.

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

University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry video tour – Undergraduate highlights.

University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry – Kiosk Display.

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. Applications should quote reference number 2301083.

There is no formal closing date for this vacancy. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at anytime.

Additional Information

Note: If appointed to 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 Pip MacDonald

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
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 Senior Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow - Medical & Dental 3 ($102,270 to $112,514) or 4 ($138,546 to $172,693)
Organisation
 Office of the Dean (Faculty of Dentistry)
Job Function
 Teaching