Lecturer - Pharmacology

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week. Duration: Fixed term until 31 December 2030. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must hold unrestricted work rights.

About the role

The Lecturer (Level B) in Pharmacology contributes to high-quality research, teaching and academic activities within UNSW’s School and Faculty. The role supports the advancement of disciplinary knowledge through independent and collaborative research, scholarly publications, competitive grant applications and the development of a strong national and international research profile. The position is responsible for delivering engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum and assessment development, course coordination and student support. Working collaboratively with academic colleagues, the Lecturer contributes to innovative teaching practices, research student supervision, mentoring and initiatives that enhance student learning and educational outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong research background, with preferred expertise in pharmacokinetics, toxicology, computational pharmacology and/or toxicology or New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), supported by a demonstrated track record of high-quality research publications. Experience teaching in biomedical sciences, pharmacology and toxicology is highly desirable, along with a commitment to educational excellence and the ability to contribute to the School’s research and teaching priorities. Holding a competitive research fellowship or having secured research funding will be considered advantageous. The position reports to the Head of Department (Pharmacology) and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• A PhD in pharmacology, toxicology or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

Pay

Academic Level B from $133,065 per annum + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading.

Schedule

Full Time, 35 hours per week. Fixed term until 31 December 2030.