About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Professor or Associate Professor in Pharmacy to lead on the development of a Pharmacy programme within the School of Medicine. Please include on your application form whether you would like to be considered for the Associate Professor or Professor position.
Associate Professor - Grade 7 (£57,422 - £66,537 per annum)
Professor - PRA1 (£64,605 - £74,870 per annum)
With a degree and PhD or relevant professional qualification (Associate Professor) or with a First Degree, higher degree or professional qualifications at postgraduate level in a relevant subject area (Professor)
The successful applicant should be a committed and capable academic leader with a strong grasp of curriculum development processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality course documentation, navigate institutional and PSRB frameworks with confidence, and take a hands-on approach to ensuring timely and effective delivery. This role requires a proactive individual who leads by doing and is fully engaged in the operational aspects of academic programme development.
If applying for the Professorial post you must hold the title of Professor within another UK University or the ability to meet our criteria within the first 2 years of appointment.
Informal enquiries can be made to Jocelyn Pryce, Deputy Head of School, at [email protected].
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
Job Category
Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Employment Type
Full time
Salary From
£57,422
Salary To
£74,870
Location
Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service
Faculty of Health, Medicine & Social Care
Ref No
3589
Closing Date
17/08/2025
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