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From:        Sylvie Fontaine, [log in to unmask]
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Dear members,

Could you please give this to anyone who might be interested in an experience in the Southern hemisphere.  We are advertising a position for lecturer/senior lecturer in Dunedin, New Zealand and I would like to pass this on.

Dunedin is a very beautiful city and this is reflected particularly in the campus of the University, which is built around the meandering Leith stream, and retains much of its original nineteenth century architecture.  Living in Dunedin allows access to a plethora of experiences for those with an interest in the outdoors.  For example there would be more than ten beaches, each exhibiting their own distinctive character, within a half hour drive of the city centre.  For those who wish to travel slightly further afield, there are skiing and adventure sports opportunities in Centra Otago (three and half hours from Dunedin) and stunning lakes and native forest in Fiordland national park (three hours from Dunedin).  

Dunedin is very much a university town, with a total of 17000 students and 1400 full time academic staff making up approximately 15% of the total population.  The central place of the University in the life of Dunedin, may account for the small yet vibrant cultural scene in the city.
 
Please consider applying!

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Te Whare Wananga o Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Readvertised)

HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 

The Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) seeks applicants for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position specialising in academic staff development.  The Centre is a leader of its kind in New Zealand.  It offers a range of programmes across the University supporting the enhancement of teaching and student learning including the development of flexible learning, provision of postgraduate courses (on-line) and leadership development.  The Centre is responsible for the University's Student Learning Centre and for services that support the development of educational technology.  HEDC has increased the expertise it offers staff and students and enhanced its profile in the University.

Applicants for the position must have a higher degree, preferably a Ph.D. (or the equivalent) in an appropriate field, and a successful record of teaching and research in higher education.  They must also have experience in staff development in higher education and expertise in some of the following: postgraduate courses in tertiary teaching; evaluation of teaching; flexible learning; assessment of student learning; the use of educational technology to enhance learning, teaching and assessment; leadership development. An active research programme in higher education will be expected.  Knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and experience in assisting university staff to meet Treaty obligations will be an advantage. 

The expertise that is offered, its value to the overall programme of HEDC, and other areas of experience that are relevant to the position should be clearly stated in the letter of application.  

Initial appointment will be an appropriate step on the following salary scales Lecturer NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,500 per annum, or Senior Lecturer NZ$58,500 - NZ$73,750 per annum, according to qualifications and experience.  This is a full time, confirmation path position (similar to US tenure track).

Specific enquiries may be made to Professor Chris Heath, Director HEDC, University of Otago (Email: [log in to unmask]; Fax 64-3-479 8362; Phone: 64-3-479 8439).

Reference Number        AG99/44         Closing date    Thursday 30 September 1999.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Further details regarding this position, the University and the application procedure are available from the Deputy Director, Personnel Services, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (Tel 64 3 479 8269, Fax 64 3 474 1607 or email [log in to unmask]). Further information about the University of Otago can be found at our homepage at www.otago.ac.nz and about HEDC at www.otago.ac.nz/HEDC.

Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae together with the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees, to the Deputy Director of Personnel Services by the specified closing date, quoting the appropriate reference number.  



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Sylvie Fontaine, Ph.D.                  Fax: 64 3 479-8362
HEDC Medical Education Specialist               Ph:   64 3 479-8415
Higher Education Development Centre             Mobile: 021 608591
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
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