Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world and passing this knowledge on to our students.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The University of Auckland (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences) and Counties Manukau Health (CM Health) are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Medicine.
Are you looking to further your career in academic medicine? This full-time position with both an academic and clinical component will ideally suit and be an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early career physician who wants to combine a clinical appointment with a university career, each half time. The successful applicant will join the University of Auckland Department of Medicine staff at the South Auckland Clinical Campus at Middlemore Hospital, and take a clinical role in the Division of Medicine at CM Health. CM Health provides health services to over 550,000 people and is regarded as one of the most progressive services in Australasia with initiatives aimed at developing “whole of system” integrated care.
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, and is the only ranked among the world’s top 200 universities by the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities. The medical school is ranked within the world’s top 50, and the class size is heading towards 300 per year. The South Auckland Clinical Campus is an academic division of The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, and coordinates clinical teaching and research in partnership with Counties Manukau Health.
This position will suit a physician with enthusiasm for and experience in teaching as well as clinical and/or basic science research. The candidate must aspire to take an increasing role in leadership of teaching in medicine in South Auckland. The clinical component of the post is flexible and will be tailored to suit the interests and experience of the right candidate. The usual composition of the university component of the job is 40:40:20 for teaching, research and university service respectively. Please refer to the position description for further details.
Candidates must hold a medical qualification registerable in New Zealand and must have a higher qualification in Medicine equivalent to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (FRACP) and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Priority will be given to someone who already has a clinical position at CMDHB. Research is also an important part of this role. Previous research experience and the ability to acquire external research funding would be an advantage.
These are part-time roles, 20 hours per week each, on a permanent basis. The salary range for this role is $116,108 - $133,386 + (Medical Loading) prorated per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 1/06/2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.
Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.
Suitably qualified candidates are advised to direct enquires of an academic nature to Professor Nicola Dalbeth, Head of Department of Medicine, The University of Auckland (email: n.dalbeth@auckland.ac.nz); and of a clinical nature to the Clinical Head, Dr Chris Hood (email: chris.hood@middlemore.co.nz).
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
