Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Prosthodontics

Faculty of Dentistry

Who we are

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 and is the only dental school in New Zealand. It is proud of its international reputation for research, clinical, and academic excellence. The 2026 QS World University Subject Rankings list the Dental School as 50th in the world.

We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University's principal Treaty partner.

The role

The Faculty of Dentistry seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Prosthodontics. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an academic to establish themselves in one of the leading dental schools in the world.

Key tasks for this position include:

• Delivering clinical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contributing to curriculum design for undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research.
• Undertaking research resulting in quality-assured publications within the discipline, either individually or as part of a group.
• Contributing to the running of the Department, School, Division and the University.

You will be supported through a collegial academic environment, an active and dynamic research culture, and through efficient professional services across the University. The Faculty is housed in modern, state-of-the-art facilities. Academic, research and clinical activities are centred around the Walsh Building and Clinical Services Building in Dunedin, with an additional satellite clinic in Auckland.

Your skills and experience

The successful applicant will hold a dental degree and a specialist qualification in Prosthodontics, preferably also a higher research degree (PhD or equivalent), and will demonstrate:

• A track record or potential of internationally peer-reviewed research.
• Teaching skills at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to provide specialist patient care.
• A collaborative and collegial approach to work.
• Full understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the University's Māori Strategic Framework.

You will be a dentist who is registerable with the Dental Council of New Zealand in the specialist scope of Prosthodontics.

Further details

This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti/Dunedin.

The salary range for this position is (per annum):

• Lecturer $98,583 to $120,528.
• Senior Lecturer $148,416 to $184,993.
• Associate Professor $195,968 to $212,427.

The University of Otago is known for collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from art and literature to outdoor activities.

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

Application

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 quoting reference number 2600772 will close on Sunday, 11 October 2026.

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