Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow

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DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SCIENCES | TE TARI MĀTAI WAHA
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY | TE KAUPEKA PŪNIHO

About our team | Mō te tīma

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 Department of Oral Sciences (which contains the disciplines of Dental Public Health, Oral Biology, Oral Health Therapy, Oral Microbiology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, and Periodontology) undertakes teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Department provides patient care in student clinics, and specialist staff and students provide care for referred patients from throughout Otago and give advice to dental practitioners throughout New Zealand.

The role | Te mahi

As a Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow based within our Department, you will assist with teaching across a range of papers and clinical settings in the professional area of oral health therapy.

Some key tasks include:

•    Preparation, assessment, teaching and paper administration duties.

•    Carrying out administration responsibilities for patient records and the Titanium patient databases.

•    Contributing to the Department's academic goals by applying and sharing expert knowledge in oral health therapy.

You will be supported through a collegial academic environment, an active and dynamic research culture, and through efficient professional services across the University. The University is firmly committed to growing the faculty with investment in state-of-the-art buildings and facilities.

Should you wish to do so, you will be able to apply for study assistance to complete postgraduate studies e.g. PGCertHealSc (Adult Restorative Dental Care) or Master of Oral Health.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

•    Registration with the New Zealand Dental Council and have a current practising certificate in oral health therapy.

•    Appropriate professional experience in the scope of oral health therapy.

•    A desire to work with undergraduate Bachelor of Oral Health students.

•    Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.

•    A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to equal opportunity.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE), permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

Appointment will be made at the appropriate step on the Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow salary scale, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. 

•    Professional Practice Fellow - $75,727 to $102,900 per annum.

•    Senior Professional Practice Fellow - $105,665 to $137,444 per annum.

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

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries about these positions may be directed to Associate Professor Susan Moffat, Bachelor of Oral Health programme convenor, via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

•    Cover letter

•    CV 

•    Names and addresses of at least three referees.

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number will close on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Additional Information

Contact: Associate Professor Susan Moffat    Tel\:

Position details: Professional Practice Fellow and Senior Professional Practice Fellow

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department Website

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