Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Clinical Pharmacy at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

137444.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PhD Degree, Pharmacy Qualification, Prescribing Qualification, Post-Doctoral Research Experience, Teaching Experience, Leadership Abilities, Communication Skills, Research Skills, Team-Building Abilities, Commitment to Te Reo Māori, Commitment to Tikanga Māori, Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Commitment to Māori and Pacific Frameworks, Research-Informed Teaching, Instructional Design, Quality Research

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ SCHOOL OF PHARMACY | HE RAU KAWAKAWA DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA About us | Mō mātou The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of $2.0 billion and 4,000 full time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill. The University of Otago’s School of Pharmacy is the oldest in the country and prides itself on achieving excellence in pharmaceutical care. We aim for excellence in research and research informed teaching in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and social pharmacy. The role | Te mahi We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our world-class academics in He Rau Kawakawa (School of Pharmacy) at the University of Otago, in Te Wai Pounamu. This is a full-time, permanent position at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level, in the area of Clinical Pharmacy. Key responsibilities will include: • Bringing research-informed expertise to the School of Pharmacy. • Leading innovation and research-informed teaching in your area of expertise. • Contributing to teaching in the pharmacy undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. • Establishing and conducting an active research programme. Applicants should also have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching application of skills to enable best health outcomes. You will join an enthusiastic group of staff in a research-active School which places high emphasis on quality research and research-informed teaching. Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako To be successful in this key role you will preferably have: • A PhD degree in a relevant area or hold a similar level of clinical qualification. • A pharmacy qualification registrable in New Zealand. • A prescribing qualification is desirable. • Post-doctoral research experience. • Experience in designing and delivering in-person and online instructional workshops, training modules, and tutorials. • Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. • Leadership and team-building abilities. • Good communication skills and an ability to work co-operatively with others. • Commitment to Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi. • A commitment to supporting the University’s Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks. • Demonstrated capacity for independent research and a good record of publications in refereed journals. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The salary range for a Lecturer is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum and for a Senior Lecturer is $120,494 to $137,444. The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate level on either the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scale, based on skills and experience. The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities. Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean, School of Pharmacy via the email address below. Application | Tono Candidates are requested to submit the following: • A CV. • A letter of application addressing the Person Profile. • 3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address. To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600169 will close on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Additional Information Contact: Professor Bruce Russell Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will bring research-informed expertise to the School of Pharmacy and lead innovation in teaching. They will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programs and establish an active research program.