Academic Tutors; x4 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

As an Academic Tutor you will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes aligned with Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic sciences, with a strong emphasis on real‑world science and technologies. Help contribute to curriculum development by embedding current industry standards, emerging technologies, and professional competencies into module content.

Provide discipline‑specific teaching in a core area of pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic science, prepare high‑quality teaching materials, be domain and industry‑aligned and pedagogically effective. Regularly review and enhance module content, assessment strategies, and learning activities to reflect developments in your core area of science.

Contribute to key institutional priorities by supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression, and by enhancing graduate employability through industry‑focused teaching, skills development, and employer engagement. Provide academic support and guidance that helps students build confidence, professional awareness, and readiness for careers in the pharmaceutical sector.

Please note this role has varied hours each week, and we expect to require approximately 150hrs per post.

The successful candidate should have recent experience of university teaching across the (pharmaceutical associated sciences) core areas of:

You should hold a PhD or other form of Doctoral qualification in a relevant area aligned with pharmaceutical sciences. You will also have a current membership of and/or high‑level professional standing with a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) relevant to the School.

At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well‑being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
• Award‑winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
• Lifestyle benefits
  , with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well‑being support
  , from private medical cover to gym discounts.
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.