Professional Teaching Fellow

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa  New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Sonographer to join the Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging as a Professional Teaching Fellow, contributing to the development and delivery of a new Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Point of Care Ultrasound – POCUS), planned to commence in 2027.

This role offers an opprtunity to work alongside clinicians and academic staff to help establish a clinically relevant, educationally robust postgraduate programme. Following programme implementation, you will contribute to ongoing teaching delivery, learner supervision, assessment, and continuous improvement as the programme grows.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and establishment of the Postgraduate Certificate in POCUS, including curriculum structure, learning outcomes, teaching materials and assessment frameworks
• Deliver teaching across lectures, workshops and clinical learning contexts, including in‑person ultrasound workshops held two to three times per year
• Facilitate hands‑on ultrasound training and support learners to translate POCUS skills into clinical practice
• Provide longitudinal learner supervision through remote review of ultrasound scans
• Support learners to overcome practical barriers to implementing POCUS in their workplace settings
• Contribute to assessment activities, including marking, moderation and participation in final in‑person assessments
• Maintain active clinical engagement to ensure teaching reflects current best practice in ultrasound and POCUS

This is a part time (28h per week), fixed term (29 months) opportunity.

The salary range for this role is $105,791 - $139,199 (pro-rated) based on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are a clinically credible sonographer who is passionate about education and supporting adult learners in workplace‑based clinical environments. You enjoy working collaboratively with clinicians and academic colleagues and are motivated by the opportunity to help shape a new postgraduate programme from its early stages.

You bring strong communication and organisational skills, a learner‑centred teaching approach, and a commitment to high‑quality, equitable and culturally responsive education

You will also bring:

• A Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasound) with current registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a qualified sonographer
• Demonstrated experience applying POCUS in relevant clinical settings
• Experience teaching, supervising or training healthcare professionals, including hands‑on or workshop‑based ultrasound education
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and time‑management skills
• A commitment to maintaining active clinical practice alongside teaching

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 with flexible employment practices.

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 24 June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Sibusiso Mdletshe, 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