Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. General A statement of general information and conditions of appointment for all academic posts within the University is attached. The University is situated in the City of Dunedin, the main centre of the Province of Otago. With a population of around 100,000, Dunedin is a lively university city with strong artistic, cultural and sporting traditions. It boasts excellent art galleries, museums, theatres, restaurants and gardens.
Most newcomers find house prices pleasingly low.
The city is situated on the shores of the Otago Harbour and its immediate environment includes large inlets, sandy bays and rocky shores with abundant wildlife, including seals, the world's rarest penguin and an albatross colony within a few kilometres. Just a few hours away are glaciers, fiords, mountains and lakes, with all the recreational facilities that these places offer. The Department of Zoology has been expanding steadily since 1988 with the appointment of an additional nine academic staff and further administrative and technical staff. The atmosphere is lively, friendly and supportive and all in the department are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. Two first-year foundation courses in biology are administered by the Department of Zoology.