Job reference: SRF47408-R
Salary: £45,585 - £56,021 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Closing date: 13/08/2024
Department: School of Chemistry Food & Pharmacy
Location: Whiteknights Reading UK
Employment type: AR-Academic (Lecturer)
Division: Pharmacy
Hours Per Week: 1.00 FTE
Job live date: 17/07/2024
Employment Basis/Type: Full time, Fixed Term (01/09/2024 - 01/06/2025)

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy is seeking a  Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics to join the Pharmacology Division as part of maternity cover.

For this teaching-focused post, the successful candidate joining our team will be enthusiastic about delivering high quality teaching across our undergraduate Pharmacy (MPharm), Physician Associate Studies (MPAS), and BSc Pharmacology programmes. The appointee will also engage with related teaching and administrative duties, including (but not limited to) module convening (MPharm), assessment of coursework and examinations, supporting academic tutees, and recruitment activities. There will also be opportunities to undertake appropriate professional development.

The position is for 9 months, full-time, commencing on 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful applicant will have:

  • A PhD in Pharmacology or relevant related discipline
  • Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
  • A commitment to delivering innovative and cross-disciplinary teaching activities
  • Strong pharmacology knowledge and understanding of relevant therapeutic areas
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team


For full details of the role and applicant requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification.


The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 13th August 2024


Interviews will be held: on Thursday 22 August 2024


We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.



Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Director of Pharmacology

Contact role:

Head of Pharmacy

Contact name:

Dr Angela Bithell

Contact name:

Prof. Katrina Bicknell

Contact phone:

0118 378 6570

Contact phone:

0118 378 7032

Contact email:

a.bithell@reading.ac.uk

Contact email:

k.bicknell@reading.ac.uk


By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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