As part of our commitment to the continued expansion of pharmacy and medicine at Bangor University, the newly formed North Wales Medical School seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics to contribute to the development of our MPharm degree programme, due to launch in September 2025. This post is advertised through either a Teaching-focused (T&S) or Research-focused (T&R) route at Senior Lecturer level. This post will lead on the incorporation of pharmaceutics teaching into the new MPharm degree programme at Bangor University and presents an excellent opportunity for an established pharmaceutics academic to develop their impact in curriculum design.
Whilst expertise in any aspect of pharmaceutics and drug delivery expertise is welcomed, additional experience of pharmacy practice or working with the Professional Body (GPhC) on MPharm curriculum development or programme recognition is particularly desirable. Interviews for this position are to be held as soon as possible following the closing date.
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Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 10,000 students currently study at the University, with teaching staff based within ten Academic Schools. Bangor University’s research has been ranked highly in the Government’s most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), with 85% judged to be world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Bangor’s research in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy is ranked 15th overall in the UK. The University has been consistently successful in the National Student Survey results and is regularly amongst the UK’s top 10 Universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions).
College of Medicine and Health
The College of Medicine and Health has a track record of world-leading teaching and research excellence and high levels of student satisfaction. The College provides professional training across a wide range of medical and health professions, in addition to a range of core foundational research activities which underpin the College’s Schools’ contributions to medical and health research and research methods, translational biomedical sciences, psychology and neuroscience, preventive health, rehabilitation, clinical intervention, and human performance and applied physiology. In addition, the College boasts excellent teaching and research facilities.
North Wales Medical School
The Project
We are looking for an outstanding individual to contribute to the development and delivery of a newly planned MPharm programme at Bangor University. The new programme will align with the GPhC’s new Standards for Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists. The GPhC accreditation process has recently been exceptionally successful at Step 2 and is moving to Step 3, which now permits us to recruit students for an initial September 2025 intake. This is a time of real opportunity for pharmacy education in North Wales and we are looking for an experienced educator with expertise in pharmaceutics, drug delivery and formulation to assist in the development and delivery of the new MPharm curriculum. You will be a passionate educator who seeks the excitement of being part of a pioneering team.
Whilst expertise in any aspect of pharmaceutics and drug delivery is welcomed, additional experience of pharmacy practice or working with the Professional Body (GPhC) on MPharm curriculum development or programme recognition is particularly desirable.
Purpose of the Job
- To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of projects and students.
- To develop teaching materials or methodologies, for example course design or assessment and being module coordinator or contributing to module co-ordination.
- To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- To conduct research (T&R route) or academic scholarship (T&S route) of leading national standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and an emerging international reputation.
- To undertake School and College leadership roles and other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School of the North Wales Medical School.
Main Responsibilities:
Working with the Professor of Pharmacy and Head of Pharmacy Programme along with the Head of the North Wales Medical School, the post-holder will:
Teaching duties:
- Lead on and support the development and delivery of innovative approaches to MPharm course design, learning, teaching, and assessment practice.
- Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, workshops and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
- Develop and deliver laboratory classes relevant to MPharm teaching.
- Be willing to contribute to the development and teaching of other relevant programmes.
