Joint Clinical

**DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE**

**DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO **AND**

**TE WHATU ORA/HEALTH NEW ZEALAND - SOUTHERN**

The Dunedin School of Medicine, in association with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand - Southern, seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.

The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology while supporting an effective and efficient inpatient and outpatient service for obstetrics and gynaecology patients in the Otago and Southland regions. There are opportunities for wide collaboration with researchers in the University’s well regarded medical and biomedical science departments.

In addition to holding the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otago, the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand - Southern. This is a joint University/Hospital position and will be held as a single contract with the University. The two separate roles equal the equivalent of one full-time position.

**_Academic Component - 0.5 FTE_**

The successful applicant will be based in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Section, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Dunedin School of Medicine and appointed to the position of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience. The appointee will have academic qualifications and prior experience in teaching and research, and will be responsible for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There will be significant opportunity for clinically-based research.

**_Clinical Component - 0.5 FTE_**

**Further Details**

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus is ranked as one of the top 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.

**Application**
- CV
- Cover letter