The University of Sunderland offers life changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.
We're an inclusive, ambitious and forward looking University in a vibrant city that's constantly evolving. We're also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.
As we move through 2026, we're celebrating being recognised as:
- A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
- 1st in the North East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
- 1st in the North East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
We are expanding our team! With more than 150 academic staff encompassing pharmacy, medicine, nursing, psychology and biomedical, pharmaceutical sciences, this Faculty is the largest in the University. The Sciences Complex, featuring leading edge laboratory, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with professional, NHS and industrial partners. The Sciences Complex offers The Living Lab, a unique, purpose built environment reflecting the various settings of integrated care provision, including state of the art laboratories, mock hospital wards, pharmacy dispensary, consultation and examination rooms, clinical skills resource, hi fidelity simulation suite and Point of Care Centre.
This role will support the continual development and delivery of the Sunderland School of Pharmacy MPharm and OSPAP provision, ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus.
You will engage with teaching, reach out and research programmes in pharmacology and clinical therapeutics, anatomy and physiology and health related topics. We are looking for an academic or experienced practitioner with experience of teaching and/or research.
To be considered for this post you must have an understanding of pharmacy education and the relevant sciences relating to the pharmacological underpinning of drug therapeutics. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is preferred but not essential.
A teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake one, will be essential.
Is this you?
You will bring a strong academic and professional foundation grounded in a first degree in Pharmacology or Biosciences and a relevant postgraduate or Master's qualification, supported by substantial teaching or professional experience within the discipline. You will contribute expertise in applying evidence based medicine to clinical therapeutics, alongside the effective use of pharmacological, physiological and pathophysiological knowledge within teaching or clinical practice. You are experienced in conducting research will inform scholarly and evidence led teaching, while your understanding of contemporary learning and teaching approaches, current disciplinary trends, and student support will enable them to positively enhance the student learning experience and contribute to both academic success and personal development.
At Sunderland University, we're more than a place of learning, we're a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well being. We don't just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:
- Up to 49 days' holiday - that's 36 days' annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
- Award winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
- Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
- Health and well being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
- Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.
Ready to Apply?
Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under 'Job Description' so you have everything you need. We don't accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.
For further details please contact Kathryn Davison - Associate Head of School at
