Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Pathology & Molecular Medicine

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE - TE TARI MĀTAI TUKUMATE

FACULTY OF MEDICINE DUNEDIN - TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA ŌTEPOTI

• Make a significant contribution to the education of New Zealand's future health workforce.
• On-going professional development opportunities.
• Work in a stunning, historic campus location.

About our team - Mō te tīma

The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Dunedin, teaches all areas of pathology to students in years 2 to 5 of the MB ChB programme, as well as students from other health professional and biomedical sciences programmes.

The role - Te mahi

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Professional Practice Fellow with experience in anatomical pathology to join our Department. In this role, you will provide leadership and teaching into each of the programmes listed above.

This Dunedin-based role will include preparation and modification of pathology teaching material, providing guidance to non-expert tutors, and delivery of the material. Most of the teaching is delivered in a small group format but also includes lecture delivery and contributions to laboratory sessions.

Key tasks also include:

• Providing leadership to refine the pathology curriculum in collaboration with teaching partners at University of Otago Wellington and University of Otago Christchurch.
• Contributing to the preparation and marking of assessment for the pathology components of the programmes listed above.

This role does not include a requirement to be involved in research, but research collaboration with other members of the School of Medicine would be supported.

Skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will be medically qualified with, preferably, specialist training and experience in anatomical pathology. You will also:

• Have experience in teaching health science students and/or advanced specialist trainees.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to upholding values, tikanga, kawa, and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, who are mana whenua in the region.

Further details - Pūroko

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position available from mid-2026. This role is based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary range for a medically-qualified Senior Professional Practice Fellow is $109,554 - $184,993 per annum. The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate level based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

We offer a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

Application - Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter.
• Three referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600327 will close on Sunday, 19 April 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. 

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