Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Pharmacy (Clinical and Professional Skills)

About the role

The School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland is seeking a pharmacist educator with expertise in clinical and professional skills education. You will help shape integrated learning in areas such as patient consultation, communication, clinical reasoning, patient assessment, medicines optimisation and professional practice, and may also contribute to simulation, practical teaching and authentic assessment. The appointment is permanent and full-time, though a part-time role may be considered; the ideal start date is February 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate pharmacy teaching, as agreed with the Head of School and senior academic leadership
• Contribute to integrated curriculum design and coordinate courses or modules
• Develop and quality-assure authentic assessments, including simulation, OSCEs and performance-based approaches
• Enhance student learning and respond to student and peer review feedback
• Develop and implement innovations in teaching and assessment, and supervise undergraduate and, where appropriate, postgraduate research projects
• Develop a research or scholarship programme and lead service activities within the School, Faculty and wider University

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with at least 12 months' experience in community and/or primary care pharmacy practice
• Experience teaching pharmacy or other health-professional learners and providing direct patient care
• Enthusiasm for teaching and developing future health professionals
• Collegial, adaptable and committed to student learning, evidence-informed practice and equitable outcomes for Māori and other communities
• For Senior Lecturer: evidence of academic leadership in teaching, curriculum, assessment, research and/or postgraduate supervision

Required skills

• Expertise in clinical reasoning, patient assessment, consultation and communication, medicines optimisation, simulation or performance-based assessment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills
• Self-directed learner with good organisation and time management

What we offer

• Salary of $99,788 - $145,741 depending on skills and experience
• Five weeks' annual leave and 6.75% superannuation scheme
• Career development programmes, flexible employment practices and work-life balance support
• Discounted car parking, parental leave allowance, childcare and other discounts

Applications close on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and must be submitted online with a cover letter and CV; confidential conversations are available with the Head of School.