Teaching Fellow - Pharmacy

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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY | HE RAU KAWAKAWA
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

About our team/Mō te tīma

The Otago School of Pharmacy is the oldest in the country and prides itself on achieving excellence in pharmaceutical science and pharmaceutical care. We aim for excellence in research and research informed teaching in pharmaceutical science, clinical pharmacy and social pharmacy.

The role/Te mahi

We are seeking an innovative individual to join our world-class academics in He Rau Kawakawa (School of Pharmacy) at the University of Otago.

Teaching Fellows support undergraduate teaching by assisting with preparation and delivery of course material, assessment and course administration duties. In this role you will be required to:

•    Facilitate learning by delivering high quality lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratories as expected in the School of Pharmacy.
•    Undertake mock labs to ensure sound experimental set up.
•    Assist with setting up the laboratory classes, where required, and ensure all equipment is in working order and ready for use.
•    Ensure the laboratories are run safely and chemical residues and biohazard waste are disposed of appropriately.
•    Provide in-course assessment and feedback to students on their progress.
•    Carry out invigilation, marking and assessment reporting in accordance with University guidelines.
•    Assist with course administration and development of innovative learning tools and materials.
•    Take an active interest in the activities relating to the School.
•    Meet all compliance and reporting requirements.
•    Work collegially with staff and students in the School and University.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will have aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level, as well as:
•    A Masters degree or above (in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry or a related discipline), and may hold or be studying towards a higher degree.
•    Teaching experience at the undergraduate levels.
•    Good communication skills and an ability to work co-operatively with others.
•    Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary range for this position is $75,727 to $87,849 per annum (pro rata).

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, please contact Associate Professor Arlene McDowell via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.

Applications quoting reference number 2501823 will close on Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information 

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Associate Professor Arlene McDowell

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