Professional Teaching Fellow at University of Auckland, New Zealand

Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.1bn, including research revenue of over $200m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5,400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Here at the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, 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 in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

The opportunity

Health Systems, within the School of Population Health, seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Professional Teaching Fellow to support the organisation and delivery of our Health Services Placement, the capstone course in the Bachelor in Health Sciences (BHSc), and a required course of the degree.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with health organisations to confirm placements, and resolution of any issues around placements.
• Assigning students to placements.
• Organising and participation in the placement induction, seminars, and assignments.
• Marking and assessment of course work.

Who are we looking for?

Our preferred candidate will have:

• A degree in health sciences, or a related field.
• A post graduate qualification in public health, health policy, health management, or a similar area would be advantageous.
• Experience teaching/tutoring at tertiary level.
• Experience of working in the health sector would be a plus; as would be familiarity with the BHSc and the Placement.

Should further information be required, please contact Dr Annette Dunham via a.dunham@auckland.ac.nz.

This is a permanent position, available on a part time basis at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week).

This role is based at the University’s Tāmaki Campus, though will relocate to Grafton Campus in 2019.

Applications close on Sunday 2nd September 2018.

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, LGBTI, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.