• Job Description

  Req#: 434965
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  TE TARI MOROMOROITI ME TE ĀRAI MATE | DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
  KURA MĀTAI RONGOĀ-KOIORA | SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

  The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago is committed to excellence in teaching and research in fundamental and applied microbiology, immunology and virology. Our Department has a strong reputation for high quality teaching in a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (we have ~100 postgraduate students) including biomedical sciences, medicine, pharmacy and medical laboratory science. Our research facilities include extensive PC2 (BSL2) space with a PC3 (BSL3) unit. The Department has ready access to a mass spectrometry unit, confocal and electron microscopy units, a histology unit, flow cytometry unit, animal facility and a genomics and bioinformatics facility (https://www.otago.ac.nz/healthsciences/research/facilities/ric).

  Te mahi/The Role

  The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to teach and research in the field of biomedical or environmental molecular microbiology.

  In this role you will:
  • Develop and maintain a strong independent research programme, including acquisition of research funding.
  • Contribute to teaching (lectures and practical classes), assessment and curriculum development in the undergraduate programme, and to postgraduate student teaching and project supervision.
  • Participate in service within the Department, the School of Biomedical Sciences, the University and the wider community as appropriate.
  • Engage with and support the University of Otago's Māori and Pacific Strategic Frameworks.

  Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and Experience

  The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Hold a PhD.
  • Be skilled and enthusiastic in passing on knowledge to a range of audiences, with clear aptitude for teaching through lectures and practical classes to our health sciences, science, medicine and health professional (medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, medical laboratory science and pharmacy) students, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Have proven research ability that aligns with the Department’s current research programmes and strategy.
  • Have the ability to establish an on-going and active independent research programme including acquisition of research funding.
  • Have effective communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to create a collegial, supportive, inclusive and motivating environment for staff and students.
  • If applying at the level of Associate Professor, have evidence of leadership in research, teaching and service roles.
  • Have a proven ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Have commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.

  Pūroko/Further details

  This is a full-time position (1 FTE, with a workload balance of 40:40:20 between teaching, research and service, respectively) at the level of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor based in Dunedin. This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed scholar to make a significant contribution within their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Department and University.

  The appointment range for this appointment is:
  • Lecturer: $90,902 to $107,300
  • Senior Lecturer: $112,482 to $138,182
  • Associate Professor: $143,671 to $157,331

  Enquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Associate Professor Jo Kirman, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, via the contact details below.

  Tono/Application

  Candidates are requested to submit the following:
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Letter of application that addresses your skills and experience relevant to the position, including a teaching philosophy (1 page, 11 point font) and an outline of proposed research over the next five years (1 page, 11 point font).
  • Date on which you would be available to take up the appointment.
  • Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

  To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2401357 will close on Thursday, 19 September 2024.

  Additional Information

  Contact: Associate Professor Jo Kirman Tel: 64 3 479 7714

  Position details: Information Statement

  Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

  Further Information: Department Website

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  Location: About Dunedin

• About the company

  The University of Otago is a public research collegiate university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

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