Lecturer (Pharmacology)

School of Biomedical Sciences

Pharmacology and Toxicology

• Develop your teaching skills and contribute to a growing major.
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Biomedical Sciences comprises four disciplines: Medical Science and Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology; Pathology and Laboratory Science; and Pharmacology and Toxicology. The School is active in teaching undergraduate Biomedical Science and Professional Pathway students across a wide range of majors and disciplines, plus has a large cohort of Honours students, postgraduate research students, and coursework students in the Master of Infectious Disease and Master of Clinical Pathology programs.

About the opportunity

• Commitment to unit coordination, high quality teaching and laboratory supervision in Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Design and implement best practice assessment of student learning outcomes
• Contribute to development of innovative undergraduate curricula to ensure an excellent student experience

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to Neuropharmacology
• Ability to teach how these molecular entities are targeted in the management of various CNS disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and addiction.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all learners
• Capacity to translate research findings into high quality teaching in lectures, labs and workshops

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Lecturer (Pharmacology)] - Level [B].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Fiona Pixley at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 26 November 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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