Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The University of Auckland (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences) is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry. 

Are you looking to further your career in Psychiatry? This part-time (0.4 FTE) academic position will ideally be combined with a part-time clinical component tailored to the successful candidate. Ideally, It will be a great opportunity for an enthusiastic psychiatrist who wants to combine a clinical appointment with a university career. This role is particularly suitable for an early—to mid-career academic psychiatrist.

This is for a Permanent part-time, 16 hours per week (0.4FTE) role.
The salary range is $120,752-$157,822 (full-time equivalent), depending upon skills and experience.

Qualifications

He kōrero mōu | About you
Candidates must hold a medical qualification registrable in New Zealand, must have a higher qualification in psychiatry equivalent to the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), and be eligible for vocational registration by the Medical Council of New Zealand as a Specialist Psychiatrist. Candidates must have experience in research and ideally hold an MD/PhD or equivalent.  

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Registered with the New Zealand Medical Council.
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Have vocational registration in Psychiatry (FRANZCP or equivalent)
• Hold professional liability insurance

Preferred:

• MD/PhD Psychiatry
• if no MD/PhD, the candidate should be prepared to undertake doctoral studies part-time if requested by and with the support of the HOD and Clinical Director of relevant service.

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To be considered, applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 30 June 2024. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the above-mentioned skills and experiences.

Please contact the Head of the Department of Psychological Medicine, Professor Trecia Wouldes, via; [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note that we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

We reserve the right to close this position early if a suitable candidate is found.

Equity

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz