"Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice"

About This Opportunity

UQ’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) is seeking a highly motivated experienced, and inspiring Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice.

This is a pivotal role for a dedicated educator and researcher with a passion for academic service, who will help shape the next generation of pharmacists within our highly regarded programs preparing pharmacists for professional practice.

As a key member of our academic team, you will drive excellence in teaching, design and lead innovative course development, and deliver impactful research. You will be teaching and contributing to a legacy of clinical excellence, supported by a world-class environment that values both your research aspirations and your commitment to student mentorship.

In this role, you will be given the opportunity to:

• Lead & Inspire: Coordinate and deliver core teaching within pharmacy programs.
• Innovate: Design and evolve curriculum to meet the changing needs of the pharmacy profession.
• Discover: Build a robust research profile with access to elite resources and a collaborative scholarly community.
• Mentor: Guide the researchers and practitioners of the next generation through dedicated student supervision and engagement.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQs Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

We are eagerly seeking candidates who possess:

• A PhD in pharmacy, pharmacy practice or a related field.
• AHPRA Registration as a pharmacist.
• Experience and evidence of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Professional experience and expertise enabling you to teach pharmacy practice and cognate disciplines, including but not limited to, clinical therapeutics, professional practice, social and ethical dimensions of practice and clinical epidemiology.
• Experience in course coordination.
• A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

In addition, the following would be considered highly desirable:

• Demonstrated contributions to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the area of pharmacy practice.
• A growing record of supervision of Research Higher Degree students.
• Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• Experience leading internal service roles at a School level while also actively contributing to external activities within the wider profession.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including verification of the right to work in Australia (employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment) and other role-specific requirements such as AHPRA Registration. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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, 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’ section 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. 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 Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-61125).