Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Education

Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Education, Head of Pharmacy Practice

The Department of Life Sciences is seeking an outstanding academic practitioner to lead the Pharmacy Practice elements of our MPharm degree and taught postgraduate programmes. This full‑time, permanent role involves curriculum development, teaching, staff line management, and academic citizenship.

• Contribute to innovative teaching in the MPharm and postgraduate programmes, including curriculum development aligned to your expertise.
• Lead the Pharmacy Practice elements of the MPharm, including line management of staff in the pharmacy practice team.
• Undertake academic citizenship duties such as Academic Advisor and other service roles.
• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, based in Bath with occasional travel to Plymouth.

• Registered pharmacist with a commitment to professional education.
• Excellence in pharmacy education and innovative professional practice.
• Evidence of leadership and a strong vision for collaborative educational development and delivery.
• Potential to build links with external organisations, such as clinical providers and public sector bodies.

The Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath was established in 2022 through the merger of former biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and pharmacy departments. It promotes an interdisciplinary, collaborative culture and works closely with other science departments, the Department for Health, Psychology, and Management.

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days.
• Employer‑contributory pension schemes.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice schemes.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym and local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum.
• Access to discounted postgraduate tuition, language courses, and professional development resources.
• Family‑friendly workplace and excellent reward package for a diverse workforce.
• Relocation allowance; visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan for immigration expenses.
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.
• Supportive wellbeing resources such as staff support groups, wellbeing champions, and tools to thrive at work.

We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups. We are committed to gender equity, intersectionality, and a safe, secure environment for staff and students.