Position Details Part Time at 0.5FTE | Continuing Position Academic Level C | $141,370 - $162,619 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View

Position Description

About the Role As a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy, you will play a pivotal leadership role in establishing and shaping a new and growing Pharmacy discipline within the College of Medicine and Public Health. With a strong focus on teaching excellence, you will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of contemporary, evidence-based curricula aligned to industry standards and accreditation requirements. This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of innovative programs and build strong partnerships across the pharmacy and healthcare sectors, ensuring graduates are well prepared for evolving professional practice. This is one of several new academic appointments supporting the establishment of the Pharmacy discipline, offering an exciting opportunity to help build a high-performing team and contribute to shaping the future of pharmacy education at the University. The role includes participation in vibrant, face-to-face intensive teaching weeks at the City Campus, designed to enhance the student experience.

- Lead the design, delivery and ongoing enhancement of pharmacy curricula, including flagship undergraduate and postgraduate programs
- Deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching and provide academic leadership to support an exceptional student experience
- Drive curriculum innovation and help establish and grow the Pharmacy discipline within the College
- Build and strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers, industry and professional bodies to support accreditation, program relevance and graduate employability

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 by connecting to the University’s Strategic Driver of being student-centred and strengthening industry and enterprise partnerships. Please note, this position is a Teaching Specialist position and does not include an allocated research workload. The position is predominantly concerned with providing leadership and direction in teaching and teaching-related duties, including the creation, delivery and continuous quality improvement of university-level education, together with appropriate scholarly activity that supports teaching and learning.

About You





You are an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacy academic with a strong track record of teaching excellence and educational leadership in higher education. With extensive clinical experience and a deep understanding of contemporary pharmacy practice, you are passionate about delivering high-quality, student-centred learning and driving innovation in curriculum design. You bring the ability to lead teaching teams, foster industry engagement, and contribute to the growth of a energetic and future-focused pharmacy discipline.

- Demonstrated excellence in tertiary teaching and the application of contemporary pedagogical practices that enhance student success
- Significant clinical experience in pharmacy, with current or eligibility for professional registration in Australia
- Proven leadership in curriculum design, course coordination and the delivery of innovative, technology-enabled learning experiences
- Strong ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues and industry partners, contributing to partnerships, accreditation and program quality

College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

Life at Flinders

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and chance for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements




- Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our staff wellbeing program
- Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre
- Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
- Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
- Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. These include: Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

Flinders. Fearless. Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Students are at the heart of Flinders – we’re focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study. Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.

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📌 Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy (Adelaide)
🏢 01 Flinders University
📍 Adelaide