Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Role Overview

To assist us in the further development of our vision for teaching, research and external engagement in the pharmaceutical sciences and related areas, an exciting opportunity has arisen as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and will support the continual development and delivery of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus underpinned and supported by the highest standards of pedagogic practice.

This post provides the opportunity to contribute to the provision of excellent academic practice in pharmacology, therapeutics and related areas to deliver fully integrated curricula contributing to vertical and horizontal curriculum integration, ensuring progressive development from foundational pharmacological mechanisms to advanced therapeutic application. You will be involved in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in pharmacology and therapeutics across undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development programmes, in line with GPhC standards.

You will develop and implement innovative, evidence-based pedagogical approaches, integrating theory with practice, simulation, case studies, and experiential learning in pharmacy practice environments enabling students to apply pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic guidelines, benefit‑risk assessment, and medicines optimisation principles in patient‑centred contexts. You will be expected to pursue independent research, develop collaborations within the University and the wider academic and industrial community, disseminate research findings and attract research income.

To be considered for this post, it is desirable for the successful candidate to have an MPharm or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant subject area, have registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) additionally with annotation as an Independent Prescriber and hold a Higher Education teaching qualification. The successful candidate will be an engaging educator with experience of developing, supporting and delivering teaching, learning and assessment (including of GPhC regulated programmes) within the Higher Education environment and have demonstrable experience of conducting research in pharmacology, therapeutics, clinical pharmacy, or pharmacy education.

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)

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing brings together a variety of disciplines with more than 250 academic staff encompassing Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Biosciences, Nursing, Public & Allied Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology. The Sciences Complex, featuring leading‑edge laboratory, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with healthcare professional and industrial partners.

We offer not only state‑of‑the‑art facilities but also have healthcare experts and industry‑leading companies integrated into the very heart of programme delivery. This combination of academic, healthcare professional and industrial interaction offers the most up‑to‑date training possible for our students. At Sunderland University, we're more than a place of learning, we're a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well‑being.

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