TE TARI MOROMOROITI ME TE ARAI MATE - DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY and IMMUNOLOGY
KURA MATAI RONGOA-KOIORA - SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Otakou 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 Maori Strategic Framework
Engage with and support the University of Otago's Pacific Strategic Framework
Ka pukeka me ka wheako/Skills and Experience
The following is expected of the successful candidate:
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 Ngai Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapu
PÅ«roko/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 as follows:
Lecturer: $90,902 to $107,300
Senior Lecturer: $112,482 to $128,305
Associate Professor: $143,671 to $157,331
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. Applications quoting reference number 2401357 will close on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
