Pharmacy Practice Lecturer: Teaching & Research

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

17.5% annual leave loading

Job summary

University of Queensland invites applications for two full-time, fixed-term Lecturers in Pharmacy Practice commencing January 2027. Based at the Dutton Park campus, these roles will teach across pharmacy practice and cognate disciplines while contributing to a new Doctor of Pharmacy program within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

You will develop courses, supervise honours and HDR students, pursue impactful research, and engage with industry, government and professional bodies

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacy, pharmacy practice or related field.
• High-quality teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Professional experience enabling teaching across pharmacy practice areas.
• Experience in course coordination and curriculum development for pharmacy programs.
• Publications and conference activity with external funding experience.
• Experience supervising Research Higher Degree students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: develop and deliver courses in pharmacy practice and related disciplines; coordinate courses and provide student support.
• Research: establish or join a research program with national impact; contribute to funding applications and publish in reputable journals.
• Supervision: supervise Honours and HDR students and support their professional growth.
• Citizenship and Service: build partnerships with industry, government and the wider community and contribute to School service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course coordination

Research ability

HDR supervision

External research funding

Education

PhD in pharmacy or related field

Job description

• School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Two full-time, fixed-term positions for up to three years commencing January 2027
• Base salary will range from $119,462 - $141,545(Academic Level B)+ 17% Superannuation
• Based at our Dutton Park campus

About This Opportunity

Our School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking two experienced and inspiring Lecturers in Pharmacy Practice to support the development of UQ’s new Doctor of Pharmacy program. Working within a collaborative and inclusive academic team, you will shape contemporary pharmacy education, mentor the next generation of pharmacy professionals and pursue impactful research that advances clinical practice and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver engaging courses in pharmacy practice and cognate disciplines, including clinical therapeutics, professional practice, the social and ethical dimensions of practice and clinical epidemiology. Coordinate courses, assess students and provide high-quality academic advice and support.

• Research: Build an independent or collaborative research program with national recognition and impact. Contribute to competitive funding applications, publish in reputable journals and use best-practice research methodologies.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, supporting their capabilities, professional growth and responsible conduct of research.

• Citizenship and Service: Build purposeful partnerships with colleagues, industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community. Contribute to School service, mentor others and consistently demonstrate UQ’s values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• A PhD in pharmacy, pharmacy practice or a related field.
• Experience and evidence of high-quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Professional experience and expertise enabling you to teach pharmacy practice and cognate disciplines, including but not limited to, clinical therapeutics, professional practice, social and ethical dimensions of practice and clinical epidemiology.
• Demonstrated experience in course coordination, contemporary curriculum design and the development or continuous improvement of pharmacy programs and course materials.
• A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputable refereed journals and presentations at conferences.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• A growing record of supervising Research Higher Degree students.
• Experience leading internal service roles at a School level and contributing to external activities within the wider profession.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

At UQ, you will join a visionary and collaborative community committed to creating change together. You will be supported to pursue innovative teaching, meaningful research and professional growth while helping prepare future pharmacy professionals to make a positive impact.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Peter Cabot, Head of School, at [e-mail]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail], stating the job reference number R-69865.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter including responses to the ‘About You’ Selection Criteria above. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia, your qualifications and full AHPRA registration. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Friday 30 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number R-69865).