Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - Pharmacology

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of New Zealand’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 5,600 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers.  We are committed to improving the health of our local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, service and engagement.

The Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology sits within the School of Medical Sciences, one of the University's biggest research and academic units. Through our departments and research centres we foster excellence in teaching and research throughout our various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.  

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) is looking to appoint a pharmacologist who will be part of a team to deliver the foundational principles of pharmacology in the BSc and health professional programmes (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry, Medical Imaging) offered by FMHS.

We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology to join our existing team who can provide research-led teaching in the area of pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics that supports the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the BSc and health professional programmes. The ideal candidate will be research active in a field related to pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics who can actively contribute to our teaching, research and supervisory environments by:

• Planning and delivering of undergraduate research-led teaching in pharmacology
• The supervision of post graduate students in pharmacology research
• Establishing a research programme in the fields of pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics linked to current expertise and research interests in FMHS

The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences within FMHS.

This is a full time (40 hours per week), permanent, position.

Salary range for Senior Lecturer: $120,752-$138,721, dependant on skills and experience, salary range for Lecturer: $94,981-$113,463, dependant on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will either hold:

• A PhD in a relevant subject including but not limited to pharmacology and clinical pharmacology.

In addition, all candidates would be expected to have:

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate science or healthcare curriculum   
• Have a strong teaching and research background in pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics, with knowledge and expertise in a related field.
• Demonstrated an ability to undertake research and/or support research activities
• Be a team player, with a positive attitude, enthusiasm and drive to establish a research-led teaching programme and promote an active research environment

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant resources to support teaching and research excellence. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

We offer an excellent working environment including:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• Five weeks’ annual leave and competitive remuneration
• Career development programmes, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, discounted car parking, and access to internal and external services and discounts

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date 18 September 2025. Please include your cover letter and CV, outlining how you meet the skills and experience detailed above.

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please reach out Bronwen Connor via; [email protected], for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz