Senior Lecturer Lecturer in Pharmacology

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) is seeking to appoint a pharmacologist to join a team that will deliver the principles of pharmacokinetics across the Bachelor of Science (BSc) and health professional programmes (Medicine Pharmacy Nursing Optometry Medical Imaging) offered by FMHS.

We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology to join our existing team and provide research-led teaching in pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics supporting the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the BSc MSc and health professional programmes. The ideal candidate will be research-active in a field related to pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics who can contribute to our teaching research and supervisory environments by:

• Planning and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate research-led teaching in the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology
• Establishing a research programme in the fields of pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics linked to current expertise and research interests in FMHS
• The supervision of postgraduate students in research for Honours Masters and PhD projects.

The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology within the School of Medical Sciences FMHS.

This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week).

Salary range for Senior Lecturer: $126863 -$145741 depending on skills and experience; salary range for Lecturer: $99788 - $119204 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu About you

Our ideal candidate will either hold:

• A PhD in a subject relevant to pharmacology and clinical pharmacology with expertise in pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics.

In addition all candidates would be expected to have:

• Experience in teaching pharmacokinetics in undergraduate and postgraduate curricula   
• Have a strong teaching and research background in pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacometrics with knowledge and expertise in a related field.
• Demonstrated an ability to undertake research and/or support research activities.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude enthusiasm and drive to establish a research-led teaching programme and promote an active research environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant resources to support teaching and research excellence. Auckland itself is frequently ranked among the worlds most liveable cities.

We offer an excellent working environment including:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• Five weeks annual leave and competitive remuneration
• Career development programmes a generous parental leave allowance childcare discounted car parking and access to internal and external services and discounts

For more information please visit the Staff Benefits page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date 28th February 2026. Please include your cover letter and CV outlining how you meet the skills and experience detailed above.

Please reach out Bronwen Connor via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information :

Equity

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time