School of Biomedical Sciences

Pharmacology and Toxicology

• Develop your teaching skills and contribute to a growing major.
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Biomedical Sciences comprises four disciplines: Medical Science and Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology; Pathology and Laboratory Science; and Pharmacology and Toxicology. The School is active in teaching undergraduate Biomedical Science and Professional Pathway students across a wide range of majors and disciplines, plus has a large cohort of Honours students, postgraduate research students, and coursework students in the Master of Infectious Disease and Master of Clinical Pathology programs.

About the opportunity

• Commitment to unit coordination, high quality teaching and laboratory supervision in Pharmacology and Toxicology 
• Design and implement best practice assessment of student learning outcomes
• Contribute to development of innovative undergraduate curricula to ensure an excellent student experience 

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to Neuropharmacology
• Ability to teach how these molecular entities are targeted in the management of various CNS disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and addiction.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all learners 
• Capacity to translate research findings into high quality teaching in lectures, labs and workshops

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Lecturer (Pharmacology)] - Level [B].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Fiona Pixley at fiona.pixley@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 26 November 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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