Senior Teaching Fellow - Psychological Medicine

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, DUNEDIN | TE TARI WHAKAORA HINENGARO TANGATA
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTI

The Role | Te mahi

The Department of Psychological Medicine (Dunedin) advances psychological medicine through the integration of academic and clinical expertise in psychiatry, clinical psychology, and health psychology.

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow to contribute to teaching within the MB ChB programme, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College’s Formal Education Course, Registrar programme, in 2027. This position will play an important role in supporting the delivery and ongoing development of the curriculum, helping to equip future medical graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional capabilities required to work effectively in the field of psychological medicine.

The role includes convening responsibilities for the Year 6 programme and the Registrar Teaching programme, along with supporting teaching, assessment, and curriculum initiatives across the Department.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Convening responsibilities
•    Supporting the development and delivery of course materials.
•    Assisting with the administration and coordination of the MB ChB programme and Registrar programme.
•    Collaborating with academic teaching and research staff 
•    Supporting strategic projects and initiatives that enhance teaching and curriculum development.
•    Contributing to assessment activities and associated administration.
•    Assisting with teaching-related operational and documentation requirements.

Skills and Experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be successful in this role, you will have:

•    A medical qualification (eligible to work in NZ) as a Consultant Psychiatrist. We would consider Senior Psychiatric Registrars who are close to completing their fellowship.
•    Teaching experience in the field of psychological medicine (preferable)
•    Strong organisational and administrative skills.
•    The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
•    A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Further Details | Pūroko

The Department is seeking to fill a total of 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week) and is open to appointing either:

•    One candidate at 0.4 FTE, or
•    Two candidates at 0.2 FTE (7.5 hours per week each).

This is a fixed-term position from the 7th of December 2026 for the Registrar convening role, or the 18 January 2027, for the MB ChB Year 6 convening role, to 28 January 2028, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary for this position will be based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications and is expected to fall within the range of Senior Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow Practice Fellow - $109,554 to $120,528 or $148,414 to $184,993 (pro rata).

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and celebrates diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. We are committed to fostering an environment where staff from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives feel valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Confidential enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Associate Professor Tess Patterson via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application, please click the apply button and include your CV and cover letter.

Applications quoting reference number 2601312 will close on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

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: Associate Professor Tess Patterson

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Senior Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow - Medical & Dental 3 ($109,554 to $120,528) or 4 ($148,414 to $184,993)
Organisation
 Psychological Medicine
Job Function
 Teaching