Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science

Overview

As part of the North Wales Medical School, you will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in pharmaceutical science, focusing on pharmaceutical chemistry. You will help develop and deliver the new MPharm programme and contribute to curriculum design and assessment. You will supervise projects, support student development, and engage in quality assurance and teaching innovation. This role offers an opportunity to shape early-stage professional education aligned with GPhC standards, with options for teaching-focused progression and flexible working arrangements. You will be part of a committed team driving high-quality education in a pressurised, student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative course design, learning, teaching, and assessment practices (significant for Senior Lecturer).
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials; tailor delivery to diverse student backgrounds.
• Act as module organiser for MPharm modules and contribute to module coordination.
• Create new teaching materials and methodologies; influence pedagogy of the subject.
• Provide constructive feedback and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Act as personal tutor and provide academic guidance to students.
• Contribute to other programmes (BSc, Masters, PhD, CPD) within the College.
• Engage in quality assurance and curriculum review processes; lead in learning technologies adoption (VLE and related tools).
• Lead on curriculum development and delivery (Senior Lecturer).
• Disseminate scholarly activity in high-quality outlets (Senior Lecturer).
• Participate in student recruitment, induction, external profile, and program administration.
• Support knowledge transfer, impact activities, and interdisciplinary school initiatives.

Key requirements

• PhD level in pharmaceutical chemistry or a relevant subject; teaching/leadership experience in a UK school of pharmacy or medicine.
• For Grade 8: substantial teaching experience; HEA Fellowship or PGCertHE or recognized Fellow status.
• For Grade 9: demonstrated leadership in course design/delivery and strong teaching excellence evidence; involvement in quality assurance.
• Experience delivering curriculum development, module development, supervision of projects, and teaching at higher education level.

• excellent verbal and written communication
• teamwork and collaboration
• ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• VLE and learning technologies expertise
• curriculum design and assessment development
• module organisation and course coordination

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