This Job is based in Australia
Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per weekDuration: ContinuingRemuneration: Academic Level C $155K- $178K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loadingLocation: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
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 / 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.
As part of the pharmacy discipline team, 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.
The role delivers high-quality pharmacy practice education through practical, clinical and simulation-based teaching, including the design of learning activities, assessments and resources. It supports student progression and employability, contributes to course coordination and quality assurance, participates in clinical assessments, and engages in school activities. The position also undertakes research aligned with the discipline, contributing through professional expertise and practice.
Some 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 the teaching and research mentorship and leadership within the pharmacy discipline.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits And Culture
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
Career development opportunities17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments10 days paid cultural leave per yearAdditional 3 days of leave over Christmas periodDiscounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
How To Apply
To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Sunday 17th May 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
National and International Criminal history checksEntitlement to work and ID checksWorking With Children ChecksCompletion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention DeclarationVerification of relevant qualificationsVerification of relevant professional membershipEmployment history and reference checksFinancial responsibility assessments/checks.Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get In Touch
Aarti
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Talent Acquisition Associate
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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.
