Principal Lecturer in Pharmaceutics / Pharmacy Practice

FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)

Salary: UH9 £58,225 pa to £69,488 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience  

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

Main duties and responsibilities

The Principal Lecturer in Pharmaceutics / Pharmacy Practice will lead and implement the vision and overview of the programme, including teaching, learning, assessment and overall quality of teaching at all levels of study. You will ensure that the vision, curriculum and student experience for the programme is informed by the latest developments, innovation, research and contemporary professional practice, and lead aspects of the writing and development of current and new programmes of study, including annual review, periodic review and enhancement. The Principal Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice will protect the quality and standards of the programme and ensure that all necessary procedures and University regulations are followed. 

Skills and experience required

The postholder must possess relevant teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with the ability to use appropriate teaching, learning and assessment methods or have substantial relevant industry experience. You must possess the breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching and research programmes. You will have an understanding of the educational needs of students and the ability to contribute to curriculum development. 

Qualifications required

An Undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. Postgraduate qualification, i.e. Masters and/or PhD (completed or close to completion, e.g. has submitted final thesis) in a relevant field or significant experience. You must also be currently registered on Part 1 of the General Pharmaceutical Council Register and have Fellowship of Advance HE.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Thaiba Bashir, Subject Group Lead: t.bashir@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date:13/08/2026

Interview Date: TBC

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