Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University is Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent higher education institution and a comprehensive, research-intensive, and international university, as reflected in our global ranking in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and the THE University Impact Rankings.

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers.  We are committed to improving the health of our local, national, and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Developing and delivering for the first time our Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Cardiac Ultrasound, you will provide exceptional guidance to our future sonographers. This is the opportunity to build capability within our framework for Cardiac sonography education in New Zealand and requires someone with cardiac sonography experience, pedagogical experience, enthusiasm for conveying complex information online to students, and for setting up an assessment framework that can be deployed into hospitals around the country.

We are seeking a qualified cardiac sonographer to further develop courses fit for the purpose of registering cardiac sonography students in New Zealand, in the role of Professional Teaching Fellow |Cardiac Ultrasound. You will be comfortable developing a curriculum for the profession that would set the students up for clinical practice and also for life-long learning. You will be joining an experienced team of educators who can provide support in how to develop courses that are interesting relevant and fit for online delivery. The content the successful applicant will develop will be unique but there is a robust pathway for ensuring the online aspect can work smoothly.  Prior teaching experience would be advantageous. We also seek someone who wishes to develop relationships with the registering authorities, Te Whatu Ora, and other cardiology clinics.

This is a part-time role (0.5 FTE i.e. 20 hours per week) and would be for a fixed term of two years, to start in and around January/February 2025. Please do not hesitate to let us know what would suit you. In addition, we have a strong relationship with Te Whatu Ora and can help facilitate clinical work if that is required. We are also flexible about arrangements such as buyback or secondment arrangements.

Salary range is $111,297-$132,496 (pro rata, full time equivalent is 40 hours per week) per annum, dependant on skills and experience a VSP may apply.

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you
You will be an experienced sonographer with a gift for training and teaching. You’ll have a passion for advancing the profession and teaching future generations of sonographers.

Essential requirements:

• hold a current or be eligible for New Zealand clinical annual practising certificate (APC).
• Minimum 2 years-experience in relevant clinical environment
• Previous experience as a workplace clinical tutor/trainee educator

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 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
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In 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 apply
 

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 6 January 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Miriam Scadeng via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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