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The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Lead high-quality learning experiences in therapeutics and pharmacy practice
• Join a collaborative academic team delivering impactful pharmacy education across Tasmania
• Full time, ongoing role based in Burnie – relocation support considered for the right applicant!

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Therapeutics and Pharmacy Practice in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology which is part of the Health Portfolio at the University of Tasmania. This role is supported by the Commonwealth government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program which aims to increase the number of health professionals working in rural, remote, and regional Australia. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide and/or lead high-quality learning and teaching by developing, coordinating and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate units, and contributing to curriculum design and ongoing improvement in student experience.
• Contribute to and/or initiate and lead learning and teaching innovation, including adopting effective practices and supporting improvements within units or teaching teams.
• Contribute to research and scholarship in the field of pharmacy aligned with School and Health priorities, including publishing high quality outputs and participating in relevant research activities.
• Support a collaborative academic environment, including working with colleagues, contributing to team activities, and, where appropriate, providing informal support or mentoring.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.­

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field or demonstrated exceptional professional competence and clinical expertise.
• Clinical expertise with contemporary therapeutic and pharmacy practice knowledge. Qualifications and experience in advanced scope of practice are desirable.
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in University-level learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve a common goal and display the ability to work in a manner that aligns with the University’s values.
• A record of contributions to successful research higher degree supervision and completions (Academic Level C).

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B or Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $184,076 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $157,330 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Daniel Hoyle, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Daniel.Hoyle@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 503697 - Lecturer in Therapeutics and Pharmacy Practice.pdf

 Position Description - 503697 - Senior Lecturer in Therapeutics and Pharmacy Practice.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026, 11.55pm 

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.