School of Physiotherapy | Te Kura Komiri Pai Division of Health Sciences | Te Wahanga Matua Matauranga Hauora Who we are/Ko wai matou The University of Otago is renowned for its research and teaching excellence and outstanding support staff, all of whom contribute to making it a great place to work. The School of Physiotherapy strives to provide excellence in physiotherapy teaching, research, and clinical practice. Our focus is primarily on the assessment, treatment, and prevention of physical dysfunction, and in the promotion of health for people of all ages.
The Role/Te Mahi The School of Physiotherapy currently has an opening for a highly motivated Professional Practice Fellow with a passion and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and skills with students to work as a clinical educator in our Dunedin Centre. Clinical Educators support teaching across a range of papers in a broad variety of clinical settings. This includes preparation, assessment, teaching, and paper administration duties under the supervision of the academic colleague who is responsible for course design and delivery. As part of this role, you will be expected to carry out administration responsibilities and contribute to the School's academic goals by applying and sharing expert knowledge in a professional discipline.
Your skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako The successful candidates will demonstrate appropriate professional experience and will be committed to advancing physiotherapy education. Applications are sought from registered physiotherapists with a broad range of physiotherapy practice.
A positive attitude.Confidence to liaise effectively with students.Strong verbal communication skills.Experience with liaising with clinical partners.Experience with supervising students.Strong clinical skills.Proven experience in a broad range of physiotherapy practice.Ability to work autonomously and within a team.The appointee will need to hold a registration with the NZ Physiotherapy Board, have a full New Zealand driver's license, be compliant with the Vulnerable Children's Act and the Ministry of Health mandated requirements.
Further details/Puroko This is a permanent, part-time (0.4FTE) Clinical Educator position, located in Dunedin. The salary range for a Professional Practice Fellow is $85,523 to $96,058 per annum, pro rata. Appointment will be made at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. 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 may be directed to Mr Chris Higgs, Senior Professional Practice Fellow, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago via the contact details.
Application/Tono Applications quoting reference number 2401978 will close on Thursday, 19 December 2024.
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