Teaching Fellow/Senior Teaching Fellow - Early Learning in Medicine-2501955

CENTRE FOR EARLY LEARNING IN MEDICINE (CELM) | TE POKAPŪ AUROROTANGA

FACULTY OF MEDICINE – DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA

Help shape the next generation of doctors in a supportive, collegial environment grounded in holistic models of care.

We are welcoming Expressions of Interest from those wanting to contribute to training the next generation of medical professionals.

Why join us? | He aha ai mātou?

At Te Pokapū Aurorotanga / CELM, you’ll play a key role in teaching second- and third year medical students at a critical point in their learning journey. You’ll join a collaborative team from the Faculty of Medicine – Dunedin and the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, working together to deliver the Early Learning in Medicine (ELM) curriculum.

Our programme blends science, clinical experience, and hauora-based frameworks (Te Whare Tapa Whā, Fonofale, biopsychosocial models) to prepare future clinicians for safe, compassionate, and culturally grounded practice.

These roles are ideal for health professionals or biomedical scientists who want to contribute to medical education, enjoy small-group teaching, and value flexibility.

About the programme | Mō te hōtaka

The ELM curriculum includes three key modules taught mainly in small-group settings (11–24 students):

Clinical Skills

Teach core clinical skills—history taking, physical examination, reasoning—with support from simulated and community volunteer patients. Ideal for medically qualified tutors who enjoy hands-on teaching.

Early Professional Experience (EPE)

Guide students as they engage with patients and health professionals across real-world settings. Facilitate structured discussions to help students understand social, clinical, and professional issues that bridge theory and practice.

Integrated Cases

Lead case-based learning that integrates content across all ELM modules. Designed for active, task-based learning; suitable for clinicians or educators with strong facilitation skills.

Applicants may teach into one or multiple modules depending on experience.

The role | Te mahi

As a Teaching Fellow/Senior Teaching Fellow, you will:

•    Prepare for and lead engaging small-group tutorials.

•    Facilitate interactive, student-centred learning.

•    Contribute to assessments and provide meaningful academic and professional feedback.

•    Support students to grow as reflective, culturally capable future clinicians.

•    Be part of a team that values collegiality, innovation, diversity, and excellence in medical education.

What you’ll bring | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for health professionals or biomedical/pre-clinical scientists who have:

•    Experience in medical, clinical, or undergraduate teaching (preferred).

•    A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the university environment.

•    A genuine, student-centred approach to teaching.

•    A desire to support the diverse strengths and backgrounds of ELM students.

•    Understanding of modern medical education practices.

•    A relevant health professional or biomedical qualification.

•    Strong teamwork skills and reflective practice.

•    Confidence using learning management systems (e.g., Moodle).

•    Professionalism when working across disciplines, cultures, and academic levels.

Expressions of Interest | Tono mai

We will/may have multiple opportunities arising throughout 2026 and if successful, you will join our Teaching Fellow talent pool. Appointments will then be on an as-needed fixed term basis (to be negotiated).

The appointment range for the Teaching Fellow role is $75,727 to $87,849.

The appointment range for the Senior Teaching Fellow role is $105,665 to $114,943.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

For further information, please contact Tony Zaharic via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To register your interest in joining our Teaching Fellow talent pool, please click the apply button below. Applications should quote reference number 2501955.

There is no formal closing date and applications will be considered individually on receipt. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Tony Zaharic

Position details: Teaching Fellow Job Description & Senior Teaching Fellow Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status Fixed Term 

Salary Level and Range Please see information above

Organisation Medicine

Job Function Teaching