Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Pharmacy - Experiential Learning and Placements

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Pharmacy is seeking an academic with particular expertise in experiential education, workplace learning and placement partnerships. You will support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of placements and practicums that are educationally purposeful, well-supported and aligned with programme outcomes, professional standards and accreditation expectations.

While this appointment has a particular initial focus in this area, the successful candidate may contribute more broadly to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, supervision and academic activities across the School of Pharmacy according to their expertise and the evolving needs of the School.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate experiential and workplace-learning curricula across the BPharm and relevant postgraduate pharmacy programmes.
• Build productive relationships with community, hospital, primary care, Māori and Pacific health, rural, industry and other placement partners and providers, and internally with the School and Faculty’s placement teams.
• Support preparation and development of students, preceptors and workplace supervisors.
• Contribute to workplace-based assessment, quality assurance, student progress monitoring and appropriate academic responses to placement concerns.
• Coordinate courses or modules and contribute to placement-capacity planning, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Enhance student learning and engagement, responding constructively to student and peer review feedback
• Develop and implement innovations in teaching and assessment, and evaluate their impact through peer review  
• Supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate students, and develop scholarship or research in experiential education, workplace learning, professional identity or preceptor development.
• Lead and contribute to service activities within the School, Faculty, and wider University community 

This is a permanent, full-time position, though a part-time role may be considered depending on the successful candidate's needs. We are ideally seeking someone who can commence April 2027, however we can be flexible on the start date for the right person.

The salary range for this role is $99,788 - $145,741 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please review the position description for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be a registered pharmacist with at least 12 months' experience working in pharmacy practice and a recognised leader in the pharmacy sector with established relationships across a diverse range of pharmacy stakeholders. You will have an enthusiasm for leading and supporting how students learn in workplace settings. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in placement education, preceptor or supervisor development, provider partnerships, workplace-based assessment, learner support or experiential-learning quality assurance.

You will be collegial, adaptable and able to contribute beyond your principal area of expertise. You will bring a commitment to excellent student learning, evidence-informed educational practice, and equitable outcomes for Māori and other communities.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important skills

• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a pharmacist in New Zealand.
• Experience teaching or supervising pharmacy or other health-professional learners.
• Experience in one or more of experiential education, workplace learning, placement coordination, preceptor development, provider partnerships or workplace-based assessment.
• Strong health sector relationships
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and address sensitive learner or placement matters constructively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills.  
• Motivated and self-directed to learn and take on new challenges
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• For appointment as Senior Lecturer, evidence of leadership in curriculum, partnerships, educational quality, research and/or postgraduate supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety and equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant clinical, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday 3 November 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

For a confidential conversation, please contact the Head of School, Associate Professor Amy Chan ([email protected]). Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

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