Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor of Urology and Consultant Urologist

DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL SCIENCES

DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

AND

CONSULTANT UROLOGIST

HEALTH NEW ZEALAND/TE WHATU ORA - SOUTHERN

In pursuit of excellence, the Dunedin School of Medicine, in association with Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Southern, seeks to appoint a TD Scott Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor of Urology.

This position is available as the result of a generous gift to the University intended to establish a strong academic and research presence in Urology within the Dunedin School of Medicine.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.

A primary intent for this position is to support research into issues affecting male health, in particular those of a urological nature. There are research opportunities for wider collaboration with other researchers in the University's well regarded medical and medical science departments such as the Departments of Anatomy, Pathology and Preventive and Social Medicine.

In addition to holding the position of TD Scott Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor of Urology the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Urologist with Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora 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 Department of Surgical Sciences, Dunedin School of Medicine and appointed to the position of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or 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 laboratory and clinically based research.

Clinical Component (0.5 FTE)

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

The successful applicant will participate in an on-call roster and provide a full range of Urological services alongside an enthusiastic group of colleagues. The applicant will need to have the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent qualification, to have completed a fellowship in Urology, and must hold, or be eligible for, vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Further details/Pūroko

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, it offers opportunities for an excellent work-life balance.

The Dunedin campus is ranked among the most beautiful in the world. The city boasts living options, excellent schools, and a wide range of activities, from Art and Literature to outdoor adventures.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, please contact Farai Madambi, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential discussion via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

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. There is no formal closing date and applications will be considered individually on receipt. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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