Senior Lecturers - Pharmacy

• Two exciting opportunities available within UWA's Pharmacy program,offering the opportunity to provide academic leadership across teaching, curriculum innovation and educational excellence.
• Shape the next generation of pharmacists through curriculum innovation, educational excellence and professional practice integration.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointments on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level C, $149,909 – $172,441 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Health and Clinical Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA) delivers innovative education and research across a range of health disciplines. Within the School, the Department of Pharmacy delivers postgraduate pharmacy programs including the Doctor of Pharmacy and Graduate Certificates in advanced pharmacy practice.

As Australia’s healthcare landscape continues to evolve, UWA is committed to preparing graduates who are practice-ready, culturally responsive and equipped to improve health outcomes in diverse communities. The Department works collaboratively with healthcare professionals, industry partners and health systems to advance medicines optimisation through excellence in education and research.

We are recruiting two Senior Lecturer (Teaching Focused) positions to provide academic leadership across our pharmacy programs.

These roles will contribute to teaching excellence, curriculum development, educational quality and student success across the Doctor of Pharmacy and postgraduate pharmacy programs. There will also be a focus on cross department  teaching and learning priorities including accreditation and educational quality While providing leadership that supports student success and continuous improvement  

About the opportunities

• Lead teaching, curriculum innovation and educational excellence within UWA's Doctor of Pharmacy and postgraduate pharmacy programs
• Contribute to strategic teaching and learning priorities across the Department, supporting curriculum development, experiential learning, assessment and feedback, accreditation, educational quality and student success initiatives.
• Provide academic leadership in the design, review and continuous improvement of pharmacy education, ensuring alignment with professional standards and contemporary practice.
• Mentor academic colleagues, champion contemporary and inclusive teaching practices, and contribute to strategic teaching and learning initiatives across the Department, School and University

About you

• PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of professional pharmacy qualifications and academic experience, with current registration as a pharmacist with Ahpra.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum design, teaching innovation and delivery of high-quality student learning outcomes within higher education.
• Experience in one or more areas of contemporary pharmacy education, such as Work Integrated Learning, placement-based or experiential learning programs and external stakeholder partnerships, or assessment design, moderation, quality assurance, accreditation and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong track record of educational leadership, scholarship of teaching and learning, and mentoring academic colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally safe education, including the integration of Indigenous health perspectives and contemporary pharmacy practice into teaching and learning.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check, will be required by the successful applicant.

Position descriptions:

 PD - Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy (WIL) (524326).pdf  

 PD - Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy (Assessment) (524325).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Liza Seubert at liza.seubert@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at  pratik.sridhar@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 20 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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