Lecturer in Pharmacy

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences is entering an exciting period of growth.

With increasing student demand and a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional pharmacy education experience, we are expanding our Pharmacy team and seeking a Lecturer (Level B) who wants to help shape the next chapter of our success.

This is an opportunity to join a collegial and forward-looking school that is preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. You'll work alongside passionate educators, researchers and clinicians who are committed to innovation, excellence and making a real difference to the health of communities.

Whether your passion lies in pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, curriculum innovation, student learning or building stronger connections with the profession, this role offers the opportunity to contribute, influence and grow. You will bring your contemporary pharmacy expertise into the classroom, inspire future pharmacists, and help create learning experiences that connect education with real-world practice.

As a Lecturer in Pharmacy, you will contribute to teaching across Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacotherapy and related areas, while also supporting curriculum development, professional engagement and student research opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering engaging teaching and assessment in Pharmacotherapy and/or Pharmacy Practice.
• Creating an outstanding student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Contributing to course coordination, curriculum development and innovative approaches to learning.
• Supporting Honours and postgraduate pharmacy students through high-quality research experiences.
• Building industry and community partnerships and contributing to research that influences pharmacy education and practice.

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE), continuing position based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Pharmacy and have substantial professional experience relevant to the discipline, including at least 5 years working within a clinical pharmacy environment.

You will have:

• Current professional registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Pharmacotherapy and/or Pharmacy Practice.
• Experience teaching Pharmacotherapy and/or Pharmacy Practice in a higher education setting will be highly regarded.
• A commitment to student-centred learning and the ongoing development of pharmacy education.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees 
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Jennifer Boddy, Head of School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.