Osteopathy Tutor

Teach musculoskeletal health and osteopathy across theory, clinical, and simulation, contributing to education, research, and clinical practice.

This role offers both part-time and full-time options, providing flexibility to suit you. Please note your preferred hours in your cover letter.

This role involves teaching theory, clinical, and simulation courses within the Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health and the Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of experienced educators and contribute across programmes based on their professional and academic background. The position requires expertise in osteopathy and musculoskeletal health disciplines. The role also includes clinical teaching responsibilities in a student clinic and contributions to both undergraduate and postgraduate education and research.

In particular we are looking for staff who are qualified and passionate about Osteopathy and who are confident in delivering osteopathic education across a wide range of topics. The successful candidate will also be an experienced clinical practitioner who will be able to provide clinical education in our Osteopathic Clinic.

• Registered Osteopath with a current New Zealand practicing certificate
• A post graduate qualification preferably a PhD or master's degree in Osteopathy, education, or a related discipline
• A minimum of two years full-time clinical experience as a registered osteopath.
• Clinical and educational qualifications that support supervision and teaching of general osteopathy
• A broad range of clinical skills
• Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.
• Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
• The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the use of learning technologies
• Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)
• Passionate about osteopathy and the opportunities to improve practice through supervision within the clinic, education, and research.
• High degree of professional judgment and integrity
• Friendly and approachable manner

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email .

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