As part of our commitment to the continued expansion of pharmacy and medicine at Bangor University, the newly formed North Wales Medical School seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics to contribute to the development of our MPharm degree programme, due to launch in September 2025. This post is advertised through either a Teaching-focused (T&S) or Research-focused (T&R) route at Senior Lecturer level. This post will lead on the incorporation of pharmaceutics teaching in to the new MPharm degree programme at Bangor University and presents an excellent opportunity for an established pharmaceutics academic to develop their impact in curriculum design.Whilst expertise in any aspect of pharmaceutics and drug delivery expertise is welcomed, additional experience of pharmacy practice or working with the Professional Body (GPhC) on MPharm curriculum development or programme recognition is particularly desirable.The post is full-time and permanent, and the successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as practical. Applications will also be considered from those who wish to carry out this role on a part-time or job-share basis. At the point of application, applicants should indicate whether they are applying via the T&R (research-focused) or T&S (teaching-focused) route.This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework , there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.Interested applicants are invited to contact Professor Stephen Doughty, Professor of Pharmacy and Head of Pharmacy Programme, e-mail[email protected]Interviews for this position are to be held as soon as possible following the closing date.Committed To Equal OpportunitiesOverviewFounded in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 10,000 students currently study at the University, with teaching staff based within ten Academic Schools. Bangor University’s research has been ranked highly in the Government’s most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), with 85% judged to be world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Bangor’s research in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy is ranked 15th overall in the UK. The University has been consistently successful in the National Student Survey results and is regularly amongst the UK’s top 10 Universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions).College of Medicine and HealthThe College of Medicine and Health has a track record of world-leading teaching and research excellence and high levels of student satisfaction. The College provides professional training across a wide range of medical and health professions, in addition to a range of core foundational research activities which underpin the College’s Schools’ contributions to medical and health research and research methods, translational biomedical sciences, psychology and neuroscience, preventive health, rehabilitation, clinical intervention, and human performance and applied physiology. In addition, the College boasts excellent teaching and research facilities.North Wales Medical SchoolThe North Wales Medical School is the focus for medical, biomedical, and pharmaceutical education and research at Bangor University. The school has a portfolio of programmes that continues to expand. These include the BSc in Pharmacology (first year of intake, 2023), Bangor University’s independent Medicine degree from 2024, and Pharmacy degree from 2025 (subject to accreditation). The School’s research centres span medicines evaluation and optimisation, primary and palliative care, clinical trials, health economics, and cancer biology and pharmacology.The ProjectWe are looking for an outstanding individual to contribute to the development and delivery of a newly planned MPharm programme at Bangor University. The new programme will align with the GPhC’s new Standards for Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists. The GPhC accreditation process has recently been exceptionally successful at Step 2 and is moving to Step 3, which now permits us to recruit students for an initial September 2025 intake. This is a time of real opportunity for pharmacy education in North Wales and we are looking for an experienced educator with expertise in pharmaceutics, drug delivery and formulation to assist in the development and delivery of the new MPharm curriculum. You will be a passionate educator who seeks the excitement of being part of a pioneering team.Whilst expertise in any aspect of pharmaceutics and drug delivery is welcomed, additional experience of pharmacy practice or working with the Professional Body (GPhC) on MPharm curriculum development or programme recognition is particularly desirable.Purpose of the Job• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of projects and students.• To develop teaching materials or methodologies, for example course design or assessment and being module coordinator or contributing to module co-ordination.• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.• To conduct research (T&R route) or academic scholarship (T&S route) of leading national standard in a relevant field, with substantial evidence of quality and an emerging international reputation.• To undertake School and College leadership roles and other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School of the North Wales Medical School.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Professor of Pharmacy and Head of Pharmacy Programme along with the Head of the North Wales Medical School, the post-holder will:Teaching duties:• Lead on and support the development and delivery of innovative approaches to MPharm course design, learning, teaching, and assessment practice.• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, workshops and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.• Develop and deliver laboratory classes relevant to MPharm teaching.• Be willing to contribute to the development and teaching of other relevant programmes (BSc, Masters, PhD, CPD, etc.) within the School.• Participation in academic quality assurance as relevant to the post, including having a key role in on-going curriculum review processes, including the review of modules and programmes and quality assurance mechanisms.• Specifically for the T&S route: Champion Learning and Teaching and Student Engagement across the University and undertake a significant and sustained role in the development and use of VLE and other forms of learning technologies.• Develop collaborations in terms of teaching across subject and discipline boundaries, including in areas such as IPE.Research duties (for T&R route):• Disseminate and publish results of research or scholarly activity as lead author in high quality, leading, peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, articles or monographs.• Develop personal and/or collaborative research projects and manage projects and groups with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity demonstrating national excellence.• Seek to generate research income from recognised research funding bodies as appropriate for the field of discipline.• Leading on initiatives to develop and enhance the School’s Pharmacy research culture and activities.•Supervision of research students and/or research assistants.•Take active role in mentoring other staff in the School.•Liaising with national research bodies to identify future research requirements.•Undertake regular peer review duties for respected international journals, and funding bodies.•Developing research leadership profile by leading own research programme / teamAdministrative and Wider Contribution duties:• Significant contribution to the School’s management, (e.g. participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes); and contribution to academic management, planning, governance and policy formation at School and College level.• Contribute to addressing aspects of student experience, recruitment and retention.• Contribute to the University’s mission (e.g. collaboration with other HEIs in the UK and further afield, promotion of equality and diversity, the Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter agendas and the Welsh language).• Contribute to the promotion and external profile of the University/College/School through the marketing of programmes and participating in University/College/School link activities and other marketing initiatives.• Undertake an active role in mentoring less experienced members of staff within the College/School.• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of Pharmacy and Head of North Wales Medical School.• Leadership in knowledge transfer and impact activities, including where appropriate the development of projects with commercial impact.Other Duties and Responsibilities:• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures, and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential• Educated to PhD level or equivalent in pharmaceutics or a relevant subject area.• Relevant postdoctoral or equivalent experience.• Minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Senior Fellowship (T&S Route) HEA Fellow (T&R route) within 3 years of appointment or a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE).Desirable• Hold a first degree in Pharmacy, such as MPharm or equivalent.Experience/KnowledgeEssential• Demonstrate effective teaching capability in pharmaceutics within a UK MPharm programme or similar related pharmaceutical science programme.• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.Essential for T&S route• Evidence of leadership of quality courses and teaching and departmental initiatives that improve teaching.• Evidence of involvement in academic quality assurance assessments (e.g. annual course monitoring, internal and/or external validation panels).Essential for T&R route• Record of lead authorship of research published in high quality academic journals, as book chapters or monographs.• Record of management of research groups and a portfolio of research activity, development of research proposals and management of research projects.• Evidence of applying for and attracting and securing external funding for research.Desirable• Experience in the design, development and delivery of innovative undergraduate MPharm curricula, teaching and assessment strategies, aligned to the 2021 GPhC IETP standards.Skills/AbilitiesEssential• Excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g. VLE techniques and other forms of learning technologies).• Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly in English, conveying ideas and concepts both verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.Desirable• An appreciation of the bilingual context of health and care delivery across North Wales.• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak/write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.GeneralThe University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.We are a member of Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University’s policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas . If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme) from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-schemePlease note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University’s Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
