Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Job Description:

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a lecturer/senior lecturer (including above the bar) to join the School of Pharmacy within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This role plays a key part in developing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality teaching in clinical pharmacy practice, supporting the next generation of pharmacists to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

You will contribute to innovative teaching approaches, work collaboratively within an academic team, and support continuous improvement in teaching and learning across undergraduate and, where appropriate, postgraduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate teaching in clinical pharmacy practice within the undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programmes
• Lead, coordinate and deliver modules or courses, as agreed with the Head of School and senior academic leadership
• Deliver teaching informed by current research, professional practice, and evidence-based approaches to learning and teaching
• Enhance student learning and engagement, responding constructively to student feedback
• Develop and implement innovations in teaching and assessment, and evaluate their impact through peer review
• Lead and /or conduct impactful research that meets the needs of our communities
• Contribute to service activities within the School, Faculty, and wider University community

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position. We are ideally seeking someone who can commence in mid-October, however we are flexible on the start date for the right person.

The salary for this role is based on skills and experience. The ranges are:

Lecturer: $99,788 - $119,204

Senior Lecturer: $126,863 - $158,904

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you | Our ideal candidate

You will be a registered pharmacist (or be eligible to register as a pharmacist) with a passion for teaching, research and developing future health professionals. You bring experience in clinical pharmacy practice and enjoy working collaboratively in both a clinical pharmacy and academic environment. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you are able to engage diverse learners and contribute positively to curriculum development and teaching innovation, and impactful research in our communities. You will have experience embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into your teaching and research.

You are motivated by continuous improvement and value evidence-informed teaching practices. Experience and /or qualifications in clinical pharmacy practice settings, and an interest in postgraduate teaching or curriculum evaluation, will be advantageous.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important skills

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate pharmacy or healthcare students
• Experience providing direct patient care in a healthcare setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in embedding Te Tiriti principles into teaching and research
• Ability to work collaboratively within a teaching team
• Effective organisation and time management skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 12 July 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

If you have any role-related queries, please reach out to Associate Professor Amy Chan, email [email protected]. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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