Professional Teaching Fellow

Company DescriptionWaipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders through excellence in teaching, research, and service.The School of Population Health is one of five in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and was established in July 2003. The mission is to work with others to provide knowledge and skills needed to improve the health of all New Zealanders. The School’s core activities include:Investigating the major causes of ill health inequalities in New ZealandDeveloping and testing better means of preventing disease, disability and injuryJob DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a Professional Teaching Fellow to join the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at University of Auckland. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of general practice in Aotearoa.In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of the General Practice, Community Health & Rural Medicine (GPCHaRM) curriculum within the undergraduate medical programme. You’ll be based in Rotorua/Lakes region (or possibly in Taranaki), where you’ll support student cohorts and coordinate high-quality clinical placements in partnership with local GP and urgent care clinics.You’ll be part of a passionate academic team committed to equity, cultural safety, and excellence in medical education. Your work will directly influence how students experience general practice, helping to inspire and prepare them for careers in primary care — a critical area of the health system.This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, values community engagement, and is excited by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and the communities they serve.This is a part-time (8h per week), fixed-term (12 months) position.The salary range for this role is $103,717 $136,470 depending on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About you | Our ideal candidateOur ideal candidate will be a vocationally registered general practitioner (or working towards registration) with:An MBChB or equivalent qualificationClinical experience in general practiceExperience teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levelExcellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skillsA collaborative, student-centric approach to teaching and curriculum developmentConfidence working independently, adaptable to change and demonstrates passion and commitment to continuous improvement in medical educationNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours) Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 13 November 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Susan Wells, via susan.wells@auckland.ac.nz, for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found**For further support on applying and how to write your cover letter or create a CV please see the staff intranet site detailing how to apply for internal roles.Additional InformationEquityThe 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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz