Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Pharmacology - School of Nursing

Auckland University of Technology – Sydney NSW

$94,000 - $214,000 a year

Full time

6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

- Specifically responsible for leading and teaching Pharmacology teaching and learning across the health skilled programmes
- Permanent full-time (1.0FTE) working across AUT North and South Campuses

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded inknowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the roleTe Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT’s School of Nursingstands out as New Zealand's leading nursing educator and is ranked among the world's 100 (Shanghai Ranking). We have a wonderful community of deeply committed academic scholars, clinical educators and professional colleagues focused on improving health outcomes both within New Zealand and internationally. Guided byTe Aronui(AUT's Te Tiriti framework), our school ensures graduates are not only clinically proficient but also culturally aware. Courses are designed to meet the shifting needs of healthcare and drive progress in patient care through ongoing world-class research. Alongside close industry ties, our strong links to Health New Zealand, hospitals and private practices ensure that our students gain extensive clinical experience. We become a standalone schoolin 2025, energy is high and it is a hugely exciting time to consider joining us.TheSchool is part of our dynamicFaculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

To learn more about ourHealth Sciences please click here:https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/health-sciences

We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor to make a significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service. This role will also have a specific responsibility for leading and teaching Pharmacology teaching and learning across the suite of health professional programmes in the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.



We are committed to the integration of cultural safety into the delivery of our curricula.

We are open to expertise across areas relevant to our School and are particularly interested in applicants who will purposefully engage in the co-design and implementation of the undergraduate and post graduate nursing programmes.

Key Responsibilities | Nga haepapa matua

Lead and teach Pharmacology teaching and learning in the School of Nursing and across allied health disciplines.

- Desire to develop a programme of research.
- Contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
- Communicate effectively and show a commitment to a collaborative team environment.
- Commit to ongoing professional development supported by the AUT staff development programme.

We embrace practice-led, research-informed approaches to teaching for transformative student experiences that uplift communities. Your contributions to programme and course development will support our continuous-improvement focus. You will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of School and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning. You will publish actively in your specialised field/s. Research at AUTis central to our mission, driving innovation, informing teaching and creating real-world impact for communities, industry and society. Over time, successful candidates are expected to seek and attract external research funding, engage with government, business, professional bodies and the community, and contribute to school/faculty activities.

At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and with guidance available from senior scholars. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staffhttps://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-advantages.

About you | Ko wai koe

At AUT, academic staff combine teaching, research and engagement to create meaningful impact. You will work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects with industry, community and academic partners.

We’re looking for academics withcuriosity, energy and openness to new ideas, who are committed to collegiality,



cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience contributing to Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

We welcome applications from Pharmacology academics. The selection criteria sought are:

- Qualification:
- A PhD in a related health field.
- Registered Nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Research:
- An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available.
- More experienced candidates will already have a more established research programme and a proven research track record with quality publications and ideally also success in external funding.
- Evidence of proactively pursuing external research income is desirable. (Lecturers)
- Evidence of securing or contributing to external research income is desirable. (Senior Lecturers)
- Teaching:
- An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience.
- More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students.
- Equity and Te Aronui
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey.

(For Associate Professors/Professors)

- Qualification:
- A PhD in a related health field
- Registered Nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Research and Scholarship:
- Extensive experience leading and driving Pharmacology research, with a strong publication record in top-tier journals
- Established international research networks and demonstrated potential or experience securing external research funding
- Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative research partnerships across academia and industry
- Editorial board membership and/or experience as an editor, guest editor or conference track chair
- Teaching and Learning:
- Substantial undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience in Pharmacology, including course and assessment design, delivery, and coordination
- Ability to engage with students in innovative and engaging ways
- Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and the development of high-quality course content
- Ability to design and deliver innovative assessments
- Proven ability to attract and supervise postgraduate research students
- Citizenship and Service:
- Experience supporting Indigenous, equity orinclusion-focusedinitiatives, with the capability to support theAUT’sTe AronuiFramework
- Demonstrated academic leadership and service – either internally or externally
- Experience engaging internationally with industry, government and community stakeholders to translate and apply research
- Proven ability to communicate research to non-academic audiences, including through media engagement

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📌 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Pharmacology - School of Nursing (New South Wales)
🏢 Auckland University Of Technology
📍 New South Wales