Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine & Consultant Psychiatrist

About the role

The University of Otago, in partnership with Health New Zealand – Southern, seeks a joint academic and clinical leader in Psychological Medicine. This full‑time position combines a 0.5 FTE senior lecturer/associate professor appointment with a 0.5 FTE consultant psychiatrist role, offering a unique platform to develop teaching, research, and patient‑care expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Psychological Medicine.
• Lead and develop research programmes, collaborating with anatomy, pathology and public health departments.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services across the Otago and Southland regions.
• Participate in shared and after‑hours on‑call rosters, supporting outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to departmental governance and curriculum development.

Required profile

• Specialist qualification in Psychiatry and eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Demonstrated experience in academic teaching and research.
• Track record suitable for appointment at senior lecturer or associate professor level.
• Ability to balance clinical duties with academic responsibilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Joint University/Hospital appointment with a single contract.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
• Additional remuneration for clinical work outside regular hours.
• Supportive environment within a leading medical school and a large regional health service.