Senior Professional Practice Fellow – Dentistry

About the role

The University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry is seeking a Senior Professional Practice Fellow to support undergraduate dental education and deliver clinical services. This position combines teaching, assessment, and patient‑care responsibilities across both student clinics and staff clinics.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical teaching and tutoring for undergraduate dental students.
• Apply expert clinical knowledge to advance the department’s academic goals.
• Prepare, assess, and administer teaching materials and examinations.
• Manage patient care pathways and referrals within the teaching hospital.

Required profile

• Dental degree with registration or eligibility for full registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students and staff.
• Commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the university’s Māori Strategic Framework.
• Practising certificate and professional indemnity in place before starting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to teach and mentor future dentists in a research‑intensive environment.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art clinical facilities across Dunedin, Auckland and South Dunedin.
• Engagement with a vibrant academic community and supportive work culture.