Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in England seeks an Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice. The role involves teaching and assessing pharmacy students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, along with conducting relevant research. Candidates must possess an MPharm degree and be registered with the UK GPhC. This position offers a supportive environment for diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous benefit schemes

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Professional Registration with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.
• Relevant research/scholarship/service evaluation expertise needed.
• Experience in teaching and assessment in pharmacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate programs for pharmacists.
• Guide and support students in developing clinical practice skills.
• Undertake research and support pharmacists in their research potential.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Research development

Assessment skills

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice

Faculty of Life Sciences

School of Optometry and Vision Science

PostType: Part Time

ContractType: Fixed Term

ClosingDate: Friday 19 September 2025

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0184144

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Faculty

You will join our innovative School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, with a suite of face-to-face and online postgraduate programmes, a fully integrated MPharm based on Team-Based Learning (TBL) and excellence in research.

What you will be doing:

The key objective will be to teach and assess on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for pharmacists. You will guide and support students through these programmes in order that they can develop their skills in professional and clinical practice. You will:

• Be a key member of the team delivering our undergraduate and postgraduate taught clinical programmes, including the NHSE commissioned programme for the development of critical care technicians.
• Undertake research in a relevant area and support pharmacists to develop their research potential.

Qualifications/ experience:

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Professional Registration with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant research/scholarship/service evaluation expertise
• Experience of contributing to effective teaching

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

The University of Bradford, and the School of Pharmacy celebrates diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

• 30 days annual leave and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas), plus additional allocation based on length of service.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Adam Sutherland ([e-mail]).

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.