Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences

School of Science and the Environment, University of Worcester

The Opportunity

The University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Teaching and Research) to play a leading role in the development of its new MPharm programme and the continued growth of its new Pharmacy School.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior academic to shape the scientific foundation of a contemporary pharmacy curriculum, while also helping to establish and lead research activity in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical sciences within an ambitious and supportive academic environment.

The Role

As Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the scientific curriculum of the MPharm programme, with specific responsibility for pharmaceutics and its integration with pharmacology, chemistry, and microbiology
• Lead the design, delivery, and continuous enhancement of science modules across all years of the MPharm, in line with GPhC Initial Education and Training Standards
• Deliver high‑quality, research‑informed teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Play a key role in GPhC accreditation activity, working closely with academic and clinical colleagues
• Maintain and develop an active research profile with outputs of REF‑appropriate quality
• Provide research leadership in pharmaceutical sciences, contributing to funding applications, doctoral supervision, and the development of a sustainable research culture
• Contribute to the wider academic leadership and strategic development of the Pharmacy School and the University

This is a teaching and research contract, with clear expectations and support for excellence in both domains.

The Person

You will be an established academic who brings:

• A PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related discipline
• Extensive experience teaching pharmaceutics or pharmaceutical sciences in higher education
• Proven leadership in curriculum design and delivery for MPharm or equivalent professional programmes
• A strong understanding of GPhC standards and their implications for science education
• A credible and active research profile, with publications suitable for REF and evidence of research leadership or emerging leadership
• Experience of supervising postgraduate research students
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Senior or Principal Fellowship desirable)
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward‑looking approach to academic leadership

Registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC is welcomed but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new and developing Pharmacy School, with genuine opportunities to shape direction and culture
• Work within a supportive university known for high‑quality teaching, student experience, and professional education
• Join our exciting research culture and be part of our ongoing research developments, with opportunities to work with our inter-disciplinary research groups, units or centre.
• Contribute to a programme with strong institutional commitment and strategic importance
• Benefit from encouragement and support for research development, leadership, and career progression

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

• Annual incremental increase up to £58,225 with the opportunity to progress to £71,566 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Apply Now

Be part of something new. Help us build an MPharm programme that makes a difference. 

Informal Enquiries

Informal discussions about the role are warmly encouraged.  Please contact:
Professor Peter Seville, Head of the School of Science and the Environment
📧 p.seville@worc.ac.uk | ☎️ 01905 542242

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £58,225 to £67,468