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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Pharmacy

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Location
Kensington, Australia
Salary
$123k - $172k base (+17% super and leave loading)
Closing date
29 Dec 2024

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
  • Duration: Continuing
  • Remuneration: $123k - $172k base (+17% super and leave loading)
  • Working rights: Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
  • Location: Kensington, Sydney

The Organisation

The School of Health Sciences at UNSW is rapidly expanding to service education agendas based on our four ground-breaking health professional education programs. These programs will see the scope of our teaching effort broaden significantly and shape the future Health workforce in Australia and beyond.

Why this role matters  

This position plays a key role in the school making a significant contribution to the development and delivery of pharmacy education in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine / Master of Pharmacy program. As a teaching and research academic, there is expectation of ongoing research and emerging profile as an independent researcher.

We are open to appointing someone who has either a combined teaching and research focus or an education only focus. Please refer to the position descriptions for full details on both roles.

Some key skills required:

Level B – Education

Registration with AHPRA as a pharmacist (highly desirable) PhD in pharmacy or related discipline Demonstrated experience in integrating the teaching of medicinal chemistry with therapeutics Demonstrated experience in learning and teaching/delivery of courses at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, evidence of teaching effectiveness Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods Demonstrated ability to integrate the teaching of pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics and pharmacy practice Level C – Education (in addition to the above)

Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence, including fostering this in others; with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching. Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement. Demonstrated ability to attract funding for learning and teaching or other research initiatives  

Level B – Teaching & Research

  • A PhD in Pharmacy or other related discipline

Registration with AHPRA as a pharmacist in Australia (highly desirable) Demonstrated experience in integrating the teaching of medicinal chemistry with therapeutics Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Demonstrated ability to integrate the teaching of pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics and pharmacy practice Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods Research outputs commensurate with a strong performing early career researcher. Level C – Teaching & Research (in addition to the above)

Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective practice that inspires student learning. Attract peer recognition and establish research network/s (based on the norms of the discipline) at national level. Obtain research income from nationally competitive research grants (and/or research fellowships) and research end-users as a member or leader (may include education research/funding), at or above the level that is relevant to the discipline in leading universities. UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

17% Superannuation and leave loading​  Flexible working ​  Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​  Access to lifelong learning and career development ​  Progressive HR practices​  More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

Please click on THIS LINK to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. Please indicate in your cover letter which role is your preference.

A copy of the two Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:

Dr Ramesh Walpola    

E:  r.walpola@unsw.edu.au  

Applications close: 21st January 2025, before 11.30pm Sydney time.

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.

Company

UNSW Australia’s aspiration for the next decade is to be Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

Over the last 66 years UNSW has made contributions across the spectrum of science and the humanities. Among many achievements, UNSW has led via transformative social policy and public law and has contributed hugely to the cultural, artistic and intellectual life of our community, while also pioneering the global development of solar energy technologies, helping to control devastating epidemics such as HIV, developing new therapies for depression and anxiety, and making previously unimaginable breakthroughs in quantum computing.

UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious international network Universitas 21. With more than 50,000 students from over 120 countries, it is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities.

The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are the Art & Design campus in the Sydney suburb of Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australia Defence Force Academy.

In addition to UNSW Canberra at ADFA, UNSW has eight Faculties -  Art & Design; Arts & Social Sciences; Built Environment; Business School; Engineering; Law; Medicine; and Science  – which  offer an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.

UNSW prides itself on the calibre of its people, from internationally recognised academic leaders in their field to talented professionals providing technical expertise and infrastructure. Working at UNSW, you will collaborate with highly talented people and have an opportunity to learn from the best.

To find out more about UNSW and our 2025 strategy visit our website.

Company info
Telephone
+(61)2 9385 1742
Location
HIGH ST
KENSINGTON
SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2052
AU

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