Faculty of Science
School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Lecturer in Pharmacology
Ref: ATS1375
Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.
The School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of East Anglia is seeking to appoint to a fixed-term teaching focussed position to support the Head of School. You will have experience of teaching pharmacology and related subjects at undergraduate level. You will join a collegial, supportive department with an innovative teaching environment and a passion for excellence in research and teaching. You will be able to demonstrate a student focused approach to teaching and will develop teaching activities that promote connectivity between our research and teaching activities, together with creating students who think creatively and critically.
Main role
You will be expected to contribute to teaching in Pharmacology and related areas within the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (CPP), supporting the Head of School and contributing to administration within the School.
You should possess the following skills:
- Knowledge and experience in receptor pharmacology.
- Willingness to supervise undergraduate
research students.
- Teaching and lecturing skills for undergraduate students across the MPharm, PDD BSc and MSc programmes in the School. Your expertise is crucial for delivering research-led teaching for different cohorts of students in the School.
- Administrative skill sets to undertake various administrative roles within the School.
This full-time post is available from 11 October 2026 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2029.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of disability, sex (male), and race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 23 August 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.