Senior Lecturer, Pharmacology

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year
  • Full-time, Continuing position
  • Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $162, % Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Based at the Bundoora West campus

About the Role

The Senior Lecturer (Pharmacology) will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in particular that of the Pharmaceutical Sciences discipline. More specifically, you will be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate and Honours degree programs and for maintaining and advancing your scholarly and research professional capabilities. You will also be expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and develop and engage in high-quality research projects that are aligned with School and University focus areas. The Senior Lecturer (Pharmacology) role will involve course (subject/unit) coordination, leading the design, development, and improvement of curriculum, and may also have responsibility for program management.

To be successful for this position, you'll have:

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver Pharmacology (and related) courses and programs, including development of high quality curriculum and program materials and implementation of innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Pharmacology and related areas. Specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: therapeutic pharmacology, clinical trials, human research ethics and governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake course (subject/unit) coordination role and capacity to undertake academic leadership roles, including those related to degree program management and work-integrated learning/placements.
  • Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in Pharmacology or a related field.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic areas:

  • Clinical Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Medical Sciences

Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across the disciplines of: Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiotherapy and Psychology.

The School's research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, complementary and alternative medicine, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email

Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Pharmacology

Applications close on Sunday 26th October 2025 at 11.59pm

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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