Ref Number
B02-10753
Professional Expertise
Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£54,931-£64,644
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
13-Jul-2026
The UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world’s leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients.
Further information can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/
This is an exciting maternity cover opportunity to join the UCL School of Pharmacy and the Pharmacology Research Department. We are looking for a committed and motivated Lecturer to deliver exceptional teaching on our world-class Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and MSc programmes. Working with academics within the Pharmacology Department and more broadly across the School of Pharmacy, you will join a supportive and positive environment.
The main purpose of this position is to contribute to teaching and assessments on Pharmacology components of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and MSc courses delivered within the School. The postholder will be supported by a team of colleagues who also contribute to the delivery of the courses, Module Leads and by the Head of Research Department.
The successful candidate will teach and participate in marking of exams, coursework and other assessments in addition to supervising student conducting research projects. They will also provide pastoral support and supervisory roles to students conducting research projects. The role will also provide the opportunity to participate in admission interviews and observed structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
- This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-stafffor more information.
- Grade 8 salary ranges from £54,931-£64,644
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Ahad Rahim at [email protected].
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator.
You must have a PhD or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline related to biology and a knowledge of subject areas that relevant to teaching on the MPharm and MSc programmes.
Effective time management, meeting deadlines and excellent communications skills are essential for this role. A proven track record in delivering excellent teaching and providing academic and pastoral support to students are also essential for this role.
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know that diversity and inclusion are fundamental drivers of creativity, innovation, and excellence, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong, thrive, and reach our full potential. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women’.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.
