Lecturer in Pharmacology

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026

The Role

Based in the School of Pharmacy you will participate fully in the School’s range of teaching and research activities. You should have experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students and be able to contribute specialist knowledge relevant to pharmacology within a pharmacy provision that complements the growing teaching and research interests of the School. We are particularly interested in attracting individuals who have substantial experience of working within a School of Pharmacy or equivalent industrial experience.

The School of Pharmacy benefits from being an integral part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences with strong teaching and research links to colleagues in medicine, biomedical sciences, dentistry, psychology and chemistry, alongside our three research institutes: the Biosciences Institute (NUBI), the Population and Health Sciences Institute (PHSI) and the Translational and Clinical Research Institute (TCRI).

Prospective applicants who wish to discuss the appointment informally should contact Prof Andy Husband (Head of School), andy.husband@newcastle.ac.uk

Key Accountabilities

• To offer specialist expertise in a contemporary area of pharmacology
• To undertake teaching, leadership and supervision duties across a range of the School programmes, initially with a focus on the pharmacology components of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme
• To undertake administrative duties as deemed necessary, including participation in relevant School and Faculty committees and activities
• To participate in external activity related to pharmacy, learning and teaching, and research
• To contribute to the promotion of undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programmes to both current and prospective students
• To act as a personal tutor to a group of students, concerned with students’ academic achievements, and pastoral care
• To contribute to the research strategy of the School and link with other University groups to maximise the income and impact around that work
• To participate in relevant staff development activities
• To undertake other duties, such as participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, as detailed by the Head of School

The Person

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Expertise in a contemporary area of pharmacology
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational, administrative and planning skills
• Experience of teaching pharmacology at undergraduate and postgraduate level commensurate with career stage
• Specialist knowledge and interest in an area relevant to the pharmacology strand of an MPharm programme
• Track record in publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, commensurate with career stage
• Evidence of successful research grant acquisition, commensurate with career stage
• Evidence of a coherent research strategy and appropriate alignment with School and Faculty priorities

Desirable

• Understanding of current themes and issues in the delivery of accredited MPharm programmes
• Experience of supervision of PhD students to successful conclusion, commensurate with career stage
• Understanding and experience in processes involved in academic programme management

Attributes and Behaviour

• Committed and enthusiastic
• Confident communicator
• Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacology or closely related subject

Desirable

• Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 29319

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