"Associate Lecturer"

Job Description:

• School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Part time (80% FTE), continuing position
• Base salary will range from $82,057 – $109,246 (Academic Level A) + 17% Superannuation
• Based at our Dutton Park campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Associate Lecturer to join our world-class School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your teaching practice and engage in teaching innovation that will expand your teaching expertise and profile.

The current operational requirements of the role will include leading and supporting the management of the School’s Internship Training Program (ITP) and teaching within other associated programs across the School. As part of this role, you will work closely with partners at the National Alliance for Pharmacy Education (NAPE) and manage the School’s cohort of casual teaching staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Internship Training Program: Lead collaboration, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and educator support (APC, NAPE & workplace educators), while providing pastoral care to interns and developing and delivering seminars and key elements of the ITP and other related programs.
• Teaching: Deliver and enhance high-quality pharmacy education by teaching and assessing students across levels, contributing to curriculum and pedagogy development, coordinating facilitators, supporting student engagement and collaborating to share best practices.
• Citizenship & Service: Contribute to School and University community life by modelling UQ values, engaging in professional development, strengthening external relationships, serving on committees, and supporting student recruitment and School promotion.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate:

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in Pharmacy; or an equivalent level of experience, education and/or training in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching skills and supporting the professional development of pharmacists.
• Participation in activities to develop teaching expertise in the discipline.
• Participation in service activities in the School, the broader University or tertiary setting.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.
• A profile of professional expertise that complements and/or supplements the expertise that currently exists within the School and the broader University.

Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply (employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment). The successful candidate will also be required to hold and maintain full AHPRA registration.

About UQ

With a shared goal to create lasting and positive change for communities across the world, at UQ you will be challenged to do your best work, inspired by colleagues from across UQ’s diverse community, and rewarded for your contributions, expertise and the unique experiences you bring.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Peter Cabot, Head of School, at pcabot@pharmacy.uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, and to request the full position description of this role, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter including responses to the ‘About You’ selection criteria above

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 3 December at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-57842).