Senior lecturer (teaching & research) - pharmacy practice

Location: Sydney, NSW — Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in Pharmacy Practice, Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Employment type: Full Time.
Remuneration: Academic Level C $155,000–$178,000 (based on experience) + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading.
Visa sponsorship: Not available. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights.

Position Summary

The Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice contributes to UNSW’s combined teaching and research track, delivering high‑quality education across pharmacy programs, including the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine and Master of Pharmacy. The role supports student development in contemporary and extended scopes of practice through innovative, research‑informed teaching and simulation‑based learning, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards.
The position also develops a research program in health services and pharmacy practice, contributing to curriculum development and advancing educational and research excellence within the School and Faculty.
Throughout the term, the lecturer delivers high‑quality pharmacy practice education through practical, clinical, and simulation‑based teaching, designing learning activities, assessments, and resources; supports student progression and employability; participates in clinical assessments; and engages in school activities. The role includes undertaking research aligned with the discipline, contributing through professional expertise and practice.

Key Skills Required

• A PhD in pharmacy and maintenance of currency in registration from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Evidence and maintenance of professional development in research methods, pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and professional accreditation.
• Demonstrated excellence in patient communication and practice skills, and recent clinical and research experience in gathering and utilizing patient information to support patient care.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching pharmacy practice skills, including health services research methods, clinical reasoning, management planning, prescribing and communication.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching research methods and clinical therapeutics.
• Significant experience in research including grant application and success, HDR student supervision and high‑quality publication.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching and research with a strong track record of teaching and research excellence, including fostering this in others; with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning, teaching and research practice.
• Demonstrated success in initiating and sustaining research collaborations across the school, faculty, wider university and beyond.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and research mentorship and leadership within the pharmacy discipline.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
• Additional three days leave during Christmas holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

EEO & Diversity Statement

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.