Job no: 543638
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer
- Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
- Duration: Fixed term until 31 Dec 2030
- Remuneration: Academic Level B from $133,065 per annum + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
- Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary:
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.
Some Key Skills Required:
- 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).
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.
Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Sunday 15th November before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time