Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori-2301087

 

KŌHATU CENTRE FOR HAUORA MĀORI
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Mō te tīma/About our team

The Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori is a growing Centre, positioned within the Division of Health Sciences at the University of Otago, that seeks to make a difference for Māori Health and equity. Kōhatu’s functions includes Māori Health teaching, research, service and Māori student achievement in health. Kōhatu is growing across its functions and activities and is seeking to enhance the range and impact internally and external to the University. Kōhatu is also home to the Māori Health Workforce Development Unit and other strategic teaching and research functions.

Te mahi/The role

We are seeking applicants for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Hauora Māori to be based within Kōhatu. This is a full-time, permanent (confirmation path) position located in Dunedin.

The successful applicant will have a passion and commitment to Hauora Māori by undertaking innovative Hauora Māori research, engaging in transformational teaching, and contributing to service within Kōhatu. The position will be particularly involved in teaching within the Bachelor of Health Science (undergraduate and postgraduate) Māori health papers but will also include supporting teaching into the health professional programmes.

Kōhatu has a diverse range of research and research collaborations, and this position will have many opportunities to not only develop their own research but also engage with and partner with other researchers. This position will include research that is centred within kaupapa Māori values and contributes to positive health outcomes for Māori.

Kōhatu enjoys a positive relationship with Māori students, whānau, organisations, iwi and hapū, alongside wide internal and external networks. This position will engage with our many networks and relationships to support Kōhatu outcomes.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
•    A PhD (Masters would be considered alongside relevant clinical experience).
•    Kaupapa Māori research experience.
•    Proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
•    A capacity to work within the context of Māori values including manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga and mana tangata.
•    Sound academic skills including academic writing and referencing.
•    Experience supporting tauira Māori.
•    Excellent people skills and the ability to work within a team.

We are also looking for commitment to Māori Development and the University’s Māori Strategic Framework, as well as genuine interest in Hauora Māori teaching and research.

Pūroko/Further details

This is a full-time, permanent position.

The salary range for a Lecturer is $90,902 to $107,300 per annum and the salary range for a Senior Lecturer is $112,482 to $128,305 per annum.

All enquiries can be directed to Dr Esther Willing via the email address below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2301087. 

There is no formal closing date and applications will be considered individually on receipt. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Dr Esther Willing

Position details: Information Statement

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 Lecturer / Research Fellow ($90,902 to $107,300) or Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow ($112,482 to $128,305)
Organisation
 Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori
Job Function
 Research and Teaching