Job Description

The University of Manchester is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice to join the Division of Pharmacy & Optometry.

This post is to cover maternity leave, and we are open to a job share arrangement, if you are looking for part-time hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, developing curriculum, and engaging in leadership activities related to professional pharmacy practice. Key responsibilities include delivering webinars, seminars, tutorials, and workshops, designing learning materials, assessing course units, supervising student projects, and providing academic guidance.


Essential criteria for this role include a good undergraduate Pharmacy degree (2:1 or higher), registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, and experience in teaching and assessing undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. Candidates should possess excellent IT, time management, and communication skills, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Ellen Schafheutle, Head of the Drug Usage and Pharmacy Practice (DUPP) Group


Email: ellen.schafheutle@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.