Continuing, Full Time Appointment | Contract commencing January 2026
Teaching Focused Academic Level D – annual salary up to $167,421 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Be a-part of the Discipline of Pharmacy at CDU, performing in a senior leadership position within the Faculty of Health

About the Position
As the Associate Professor – Pharmacy, you will be responsible for leading the pharmacy team, promoting pharmacy courses, leading the ongoing development of pharmacy programs to meet external accreditation requirements, building community engagement, supporting the development of research and building inter-professional networks across the Faculty of Health.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• PhD or Professional Doctorate in a Pharmacy and / or Pharmacology related field
• Knowledge, understanding and/or experience of Pharmacy developments in higher education
• Demonstrated understanding of a university learning environment and equity programs and providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups.
• Knowledge and experience using an online learning system and experience in developing innovative and contemporary learning and teaching curriculum and content that is engaging and promotes learning.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to represent the university at local and national forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with stakeholders and industry partners, to promote the CDU Pharmacy courses

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants, CDU remains firmly committed to increasing representation of First Nations employees. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

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Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level D. The base salary will be in the range of $162,335 - $167,421 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $189,931 - $195,882 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Access to over 5,000 developmental courses via LinkedIn Learning

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Professor Dianne Stephens on 08 8946 7356 or email [email protected]

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Thursday 20th November 2025