Faculty Position in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice (University of Otago)

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES About us The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of $2.0 billion and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill. The University of Otago's School of Pharmacy is the oldest in the country and prides itself on achieving excellence in pharmaceutical care. We aim for excellence in research and research informed teaching in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and social pharmacy. The role We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our world-class academics in He Rau Kawakawa (School of Pharmacy) at the University of Otago, in Te Wai Pounamu. This is a full-time, confirmation appointment at Lecturer level, in the area of Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice. Appointment to the position of Lecturer is dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience. Responsibilities will include the following: Bringing research-informed expertise to the School of Pharmacy Leading innovation and research-informed teaching in your area of expertise Contributing to teaching in the pharmacy undergraduate and postgraduate programmes Establishing and conducting an active research programme Applicants should also have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching application of skills to enable best health outcomes. You will join an enthusiastic group of staff in a research-active School which places high emphasis on quality research and research-informed teaching. Skills and experience To be successful in this key role you will preferably have the following: A PhD degree in a relevant area or hold a similar level of clinical qualification A pharmacy qualification registrable in New Zealand A prescribing qualification is desirable Post-doctoral research experience Experience in designing and delivering in-person and online instructional workshops, training modules, and tutorials Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels Leadership and team-building abilities Good communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with others Commitment to Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi A commitment to supporting the University’s Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks Demonstrated capacity for independent research and a good record of publications in refereed journals Further details The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus is ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position based in Dunedin. The full-time salary scale for a Lecturer is $94,084 to $111,056 per annum. Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean, School of Pharmacy via the contact details below Application Candidates are requested to submit the following: A CV A letter of application addressing the Person Profile 3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2402057 will close on Wednesday,19 February 2025. APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES

About us

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. It is also one of New Zealand's largest universities, with over 20,000 students, assets in excess of $2.0 billion and 4,000 full-time equivalent staff based in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Invercargill.

The University of Otago's School of Pharmacy is the oldest in the country and prides itself on achieving excellence in pharmaceutical care. We aim for excellence in research and research informed teaching in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and social pharmacy.

The role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our world-class academics in He Rau Kawakawa (School of Pharmacy) at the University of Otago, in Te Wai Pounamu.

This is a full-time, confirmation appointment at Lecturer level, in the area of Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice. Appointment to the position of Lecturer is dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Bringing research-informed expertise to the School of Pharmacy
Leading innovation and research-informed teaching in your area of expertise
Contributing to teaching in the pharmacy undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Establishing and conducting an active research programme

Applicants should also have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching application of skills to enable best health outcomes.

You will join an enthusiastic group of staff in a research-active School which places high emphasis on quality research and research-informed teaching.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this key role you will preferably have the following:

A PhD degree in a relevant area or hold a similar level of clinical qualification
A pharmacy qualification registrable in New Zealand
A prescribing qualification is desirable
Post-doctoral research experience
Experience in designing and delivering in-person and online instructional workshops, training modules, and tutorials
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
Leadership and team-building abilities
Good communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with others
Commitment to Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
A commitment to supporting the University’s Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks
Demonstrated capacity for independent research and a good record of publications in refereed journals

Further details

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance.

The Dunedin campus is ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position based in Dunedin.

The full-time salary scale for a Lecturer is $94,084 to $111,056 per annum.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean, School of Pharmacy via the contact details below

Application

Candidates are requested to submit the following: