Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The School of Pharmacy is seeking a pharmacist educator with particular expertise in clinical and professional skills education in pharmacy. You will help shape integrated learning in areas such as patient consultation, communication, clinical reasoning, patient assessment, medicines optimisation and professional practice. You may also contribute to simulation, practical teaching and authentic assessment of learners’ readiness for practice.
While this appointment has a particular initial focus in this area, the successful candidate may contribute more broadly to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, supervision and academic activities across the School of Pharmacy according to their expertise and the evolving needs of the School.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality pharmacy teaching, as agreed with the Head of School and senior academic leadership
- Contribute to integrated curriculum design across consultation skills, clinical reasoning, patient assessment, communication, medicines optimisation and professional practice.
- Develop and quality-assure authentic assessments, which may include simulation, OSCEs, practical assessments and other performance-based approaches.
- Coordinate courses or modules and contribute to curriculum review and continuous improvement.
- Enhance student learning and engagement, responding constructively to student and peer review feedback
- Develop and implement innovations in teaching and assessment, and evaluate their impact through peer review
- Supervise undergraduate, and where appropriate, postgraduate research projects, as appropriate to academic level and experience.
- Develop a research or scholarship programme and contribute to service and engagement within the School, Faculty, profession and wider community, as appropriate to academic level and experience.
- Lead and contribute to service activities within the School, Faculty, and wider University community
This is a permanent, full-time position, though a part-time role may be considered depending on the successful candidate's needs. We are ideally seeking someone who can commence February 2027, however we can be flexible on the start date for the right person.
The appointment may be made at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. Academic level and salary step will be determined by qualifications, experience and achievement against the University’s academic standards.
The salary range for this role is $99,788 - $145,741 depending on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please review the position description for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy
He kōrero mōu | About you
You will be a registered pharmacist with at least 12 months' experience working in community and /or primary care pharmacy practice and an enthusiasm for teaching students and developing future health professionals. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in clinical skills education, simulation, OSCEs or other approaches to assessment.
You will be collegial, adaptable and able to contribute beyond your principal area of expertise. You will bring a commitment to excellent student learning, evidence-informed educational practice, and equitable outcomes for Māori and other communities.
Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important skills
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a pharmacist in New Zealand.
- Experience teaching pharmacy or other health-professional learners.
- Experience providing direct patient care in a community and /or primary care pharmacy setting
- Expertise in one or more of clinical reasoning, patient assessment, consultation and communication, medicines optimisation, simulation or performance-based assessment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills.
- Motivated and self-directed to learn and take on new challenges
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- For appointment as Senior Lecturer, evidence of academic leadership in teaching, curriculum, assessment, research and/or postgraduate supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety and equitable health and education outcomes.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant clinical, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
- 6.75% superannuation scheme
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.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday 3 November 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
For a confidential conversation, please contact the Head of School, Associate Professor Amy Chan (a.chan@auckland.ac.nz). Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.