Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Pharmacy (Experiential Learning and Placements)

About the role

The School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland is seeking an academic with particular expertise in experiential education, workplace learning and placement partnerships. The role focuses on designing, delivering and improving placements and practicums that align with programme outcomes, professional standards and accreditation expectations, while the successful candidate may also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and supervision. It is a permanent, full-time position, though a part-time arrangement may be considered; the preferred start date is April 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate experiential and workplace-learning curricula across the BPharm and relevant postgraduate pharmacy programmes.
• Build relationships with community, hospital, primary care, Māori and Pacific health, rural, industry and other placement partners, and with the School and Faculty placement teams.
• Support the preparation and development of students, preceptors and workplace supervisors.
• Contribute to workplace-based assessment, quality assurance, student progress monitoring and academic responses to placement concerns.
• Coordinate courses or modules, help plan placement capacity and drive continuous improvement.
• Respond to student and peer review feedback, and develop and evaluate teaching and assessment innovations.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate students, and develop scholarship in experiential education, workplace learning, professional identity or preceptor development.
• Lead and contribute to service activities within the School, Faculty and wider University.

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with at least 12 months' experience in pharmacy practice, and a recognised leader in the pharmacy sector with established relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for leading and supporting how students learn in workplace settings.
• Experience in one or more of placement education, preceptor or supervisor development, provider partnerships, workplace-based assessment, learner support or experiential-learning quality assurance.
• Strong health sector relationships and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and sensitive learner or placement matters.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and strong organisation and time management.
• For Senior Lecturer: evidence of leadership in curriculum, partnerships, educational quality, research and/or postgraduate supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety and equitable access to learning.

What we offer

• Salary of NZ$99,788 to NZ$145,741 depending on skills and experience.
• Five weeks' annual leave and a 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 on internal and external services.

Applications are submitted online by 3 November 2026 with a cover letter and CV; confidential enquiries can be made to the Head of School.