• School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Academic Level E
• Based at our Dutton Park location

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a senior academic leader for a Professorial position in Clinical Pharmacy. This pivotal role offers the chance to contribute senior leadership to education and research in clinical pharmacy.

The successful candidate demonstrates a well-rounded record of excellence across teaching, research and high-level government/industry engagement, with the ability to secure competitive grant funding.

Applicants with experience in clinical pharmacy practice in any setting (including hospital, community, primary care, and aged care) are encouraged to apply. Expertise in improving quality use of medicines is expected with research that influences professional practice and policy.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences sits within the newly formed UQ Dutton Park campus, which is part of the newly constituted Boggo Road Innovation Precinct with links to industry, a major primary health facility and resources to support clinical trial initiatives. The school has a broad range of program offerings, a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) program, postgraduate programs in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice, a suite of offerings in pharmaceutical industry practice, and research higher degree studies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counseling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

You are an accomplished academic in Clinical Pharmacy with

• PhD in Pharmacy or relevant discipline
• Proven track record of excellence and leadership in university-level teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogical innovation, especially within clinical pharmacy contexts.
• Distinguished record of leadership roles in quality clinical teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and/or professional entry level.
• An established record of course coordination and in leading the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
• Outstanding reputation and international profile in Clinical Pharmacy, Quality use of Medicines and/or Pharmacy Practice based research, demonstrated through high-impact publications, citations, and grant success.
• Maintained success in attracting significant competitive research funding as lead investigator.
• Exceptional record as a Principal Supervisor, guiding HDR students to successful and timely completion.
• Evidenced leadership capabilities within an academic or professional setting.
• Outstanding record of meaningful internal leadership roles in conjunction with a high level of leadership in external activities fostering links within the profession and relevant specialty, including substantial roles on advisory committees at a national and international level.
• Strong record of impactful engagement with government, industry, health services, and/or professional bodies.
• A registered pharmacist with the potential for being registered under APHRA.

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

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia's Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Peter Cabot [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter responding to the 'About You' section

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 16 July at 11.00pm AEST (R-51544).