Associate Lecturer in Pharmacy - (Education Focused)

Times Higher Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Fixed-term 12 months

Job summary

The Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney invites two Associate Lecturers in Pharmacy (Education Focused) to join during a growth phase. The roles focus on delivering exceptional teaching while advancing curriculum design and educational innovation.

You will teach across pharmacy and pharmacological sciences, collaborate with colleagues, and support student learning and engagement within a supportive academic culture.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or near completion.
• Expertise in pharmacy, pharmacology, or pharmaceutical sciences to contribute across relevant areas.
• Experience teaching in higher education or professional settings, including curriculum development.
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice and evidence-based learning approaches.
• Ability to contribute to innovative teaching and learning initiatives.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teaching teams.
• Commitment to inclusive, equitable and respectful learning environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education through teaching across pharmacy, pharmacology and related disciplines.
• Contribute to curriculum design and educational innovation for contemporary learning.
• Coordinate units of study and develop assessment practices.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop expertise in higher education teaching.
• Engage in student engagement, outreach and recruitment activities.
• Provide service and administrative support within the School, Faculty and University.
• Support a collaborative and inclusive academic culture across the department.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Educational leadership

Student support

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Pharmacy/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences (or near completion)

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Medical sciences Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 24 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• 2 full-time, 12-month fixed-term positions available at Camperdown Campus
• Fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the education endeavours of the Sydney Pharmacy School
• Base Salary from $113,400+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney Pharmacy School is internationally recognised for excellence in pharmacy education and research, driving innovation across medication management, pharmaceutical sciences, patient care and health policy. Our academics are committed to delivering outstanding education that prepares graduates to address the evolving healthcare needs of the community.

We are seeking to appoint two Associate Lecturers in Pharmacy (Education Focused) to join our collegial and high-performing academic community during an exciting period of growth and transformation. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of outstanding education through teaching and supporting students across pharmacy and pharmacological sciences disciplines, while developing your expertise in higher education teaching, curriculum design and educational innovation.

As part of the Sydney Pharmacy School, you will collaborate with leading academics across the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the broader health sector, and the University's multidisciplinary initiatives. This position offers an education-focused academic workload with a primary emphasis on teaching, learning and student support, alongside contributions to service, governance and engagement activities within the School and University.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student learning, develop your educational portfolio under the guidance of experienced academics, and contribute to innovative teaching practices within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of outstanding education through high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and student support across pharmacy, pharmacology and related disciplines
• Contribute to curriculum design, review and educational innovation, supporting contemporary, engaging and evidence-based learning experiences that enhance student success
• Coordinate units of study and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of assessment practices that support student learning outcomes
• Work collaboratively with senior colleagues to develop expertise in higher education teaching, curriculum design and educational leadership
• Contribute to student engagement, outreach and recruitment activities, including school engagement, orientation and community-facing initiatives
• Undertake service and administrative responsibilities that support the effective operation of the School, Faculty and University
• Contribute to the strategic priorities of the School, Faculty and University through teaching, service and engagement activities
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive academic culture that values diversity, innovation, excellence and mutual respect
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the position.

About You:

• A PhD in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related discipline, or evidence of near completion
• Demonstrated expertise in pharmacy, pharmacology or pharmaceutical sciences, with the ability to contribute to teaching across relevant areas of the Sydney Pharmacy School
• Experience in teaching and learning within higher education and/or professional settings, including curriculum development, assessment design, laboratory, tutorial or classroom teaching
• A developing knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice and evidence-based approaches to student learning and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching and learning initiatives.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teaching teams
• An understanding of current and emerging issues within the discipline and the higher education sector, with the capacity to contribute to educational priorities
• A commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable and respectful learning and working environments that support students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative academic community.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.