Education Adviser - Professional Practice Fellow / Senior Professional Practice Fellow (Christchurch)

MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT | TE TARI WHAKAAKORANGA HAUORA

FACULTY OF MEDICINE – CHRISTCHURCH | FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Help shape the future of medical education.

The Medical Education Unit at the University of Otago, Christchurch is seeking an experienced and collaborative Education Advisor to support excellence in learning and teaching across the medical programme.

Working alongside academic staff and educational leaders, you will provide expert advice on curriculum design, assessment, course evaluation, and teaching practice. You will also contribute to academic staff development, educational innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and educational scholarship.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the learning experiences of future health professionals while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will bring:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in higher education teaching, learning, curriculum development, or educational evaluation.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience facilitating professional development and educational initiatives.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Experience in health professional education and educational research or scholarship would be advantageous.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE, 18.75 hours per week) position.

The successful candidate will be appointed at either:

• Professional Practice Fellow: $75,727 to $102,900 per annum (pro-rata)
• Senior Professional Practice Fellow: $105,665 - $137,444 per annum (pro-rata)

Appointment level and salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

The position is based in Christchurch within the Faculty of Medicine and supports learning and teaching activities across the wider regional network, including occasional travel to Nelson and the West Coast.

The University of Otago is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our culture of excellence in education.

Specific enquiries about the position may be directed to Jeremy Simcock - Associate Dean Medical Education, via the email address below.

Application | Tono

Candidates are requested to submit:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• The names and contact details of at least three referees.

To submit your application, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601490 will close on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at anytime.