Head of Depertment of Pharmacy (University of Queensland)

Position Type: Part-time (20%), fixed-term position through to 31st December 2027 Academic Level: Academic Level C Base Salary: $140,293 – $161,518 + 17% Superannuation Location: Based at the Herston Campus About This Opportunity Step into a pivotal academic leadership role shaping the next generation of safe, confident prescribers at UQ. As the Specialty Lead for Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing Skills Development, you will guide high-quality learning and assessment in the Year 4 MD curriculum, supporting students as they master core clinical pharmacology concepts and essential prescribing skills. Working in partnership with discipline teams, the Academy for Medical Education and our three Clinical Schools, you will drive continuous improvement in learning outcomes, teaching practice, resources and assessment. Your leadership will also ensure UQ maximises the benefits of its involvement in the national Prescribing Skills Assessment, strengthening student preparedness and success. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Teaching-Focused Senior Lecturer to expand their impact at program and discipline level and contribute to an innovative, student-centred MD program. Key Responsibilities Teaching: Deliver and coordinate high-quality teaching across Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing Skills Development modules, using effective pedagogies and technologies to engage and motivate students. Lead curriculum and assessment development, fostering continuous improvement, influencing peer teaching practices, and ensuring coherent student learning across programs. Build internal and external collaborations to disseminate educational innovations, maintain professional currency, and enhance the reputation of teaching excellence within the discipline and beyond. Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and commitment to UQ values through mentoring, service, and administrative responsibilities, while fostering external partnerships and engagement that enhance teaching, curriculum, and the reputation of educational excellence. For a full position description please contact talent@uq.edu.au. This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You Medical qualification with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, and specialist qualification recognised by the Royal Australian College of Physicians, including advanced training in Clinical Pharmacology. Current or recent clinical practice in Australia with in-depth knowledge of local prescribing practices. PhD or equivalent, or a combination of professional and academic experience relevant to the field. Established profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research, with evidence of substantial senior contributions at undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional levels. Expert discipline knowledge and specialist experience, including dissemination and adoption of innovative clinical knowledge or techniques. Track record of publications in refereed journals, conference presentations, and participation in curriculum/program development. Experience supporting trainees in specialty training programs and/or HDR students, and meaningful internal and external leadership roles fostering professional links. Recognised nationally/internationally for scholarly contributions and demonstrated leadership, including guiding others, major initiatives, and the beneficial application of knowledge. Pre-Employment Checks The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, education check, AHPRA registration, and mandatory immunisations. The successful applicant may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role, based on their qualifications and registrations and subject to approval. More information can be found here. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Dan Chambers at d.chambers2@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close: Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST Job Reference Number: R-58417 Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for 17 February If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Type: Part-time (20%), fixed-term position through to 31st December 2027
Academic Level: Academic Level C
Base Salary: $140,293 – $161,518 + 17% Superannuation
Location: Based at the Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

Step into a pivotal academic leadership role shaping the next generation of safe, confident prescribers at UQ. As the Specialty Lead for Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing Skills Development, you will guide high-quality learning and assessment in the Year 4 MD curriculum, supporting students as they master core clinical pharmacology concepts and essential prescribing skills.

Working in partnership with discipline teams, the Academy for Medical Education and our three Clinical Schools, you will drive continuous improvement in learning outcomes, teaching practice, resources and assessment. Your leadership will also ensure UQ maximises the benefits of its involvement in the national Prescribing Skills Assessment, strengthening student preparedness and success.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Teaching-Focused Senior Lecturer to expand their impact at program and discipline level and contribute to an innovative, student-centred MD program.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching: Deliver and coordinate high-quality teaching across Clinical Pharmacology and Prescribing Skills Development modules, using effective pedagogies and technologies to engage and motivate students.
Lead curriculum and assessment development, fostering continuous improvement, influencing peer teaching practices, and ensuring coherent student learning across programs.
Build internal and external collaborations to disseminate educational innovations, maintain professional currency, and enhance the reputation of teaching excellence within the discipline and beyond.
Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and commitment to UQ values through mentoring, service, and administrative responsibilities, while fostering external partnerships and engagement that enhance teaching, curriculum, and the reputation of educational excellence.

For a full position description please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

Medical qualification with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, and specialist qualification recognised by the Royal Australian College of Physicians, including advanced training in Clinical Pharmacology.
Current or recent clinical practice in Australia with in-depth knowledge of local prescribing practices.
PhD or equivalent, or a combination of professional and academic experience relevant to the field.
Established profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research, with evidence of substantial senior contributions at undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional levels.
Expert discipline knowledge and specialist experience, including dissemination and adoption of innovative clinical knowledge or techniques.
Track record of publications in refereed journals, conference presentations, and participation in curriculum/program development.
Experience supporting trainees in specialty training programs and/or HDR students, and meaningful internal and external leadership roles fostering professional links.
Recognised nationally/internationally for scholarly contributions and demonstrated leadership, including guiding others, major initiatives, and the beneficial application of knowledge.

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, education check, AHPRA registration, and mandatory immunisations.

The successful applicant may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role, based on their qualifications and registrations and subject to approval. More information can be found here.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Dan Chambers at d.chambers2@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close: Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
Job Reference Number: R-58417
Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for 17 February

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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