We’re proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026) and we are first in the North-east for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). With top-quality facilities, an inclusive culture, and a vibrant, ever-changing city, Sunderland is an exciting place to learn and work.

The University is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

Your next opportunity

Join us at the University of Sunderland and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of education. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a vibrant, supportive environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

The School of Psychology is a small but aspiring School comprising Psychology, Public Health and Counselling, situated within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing. We are committed to innovation, excellence and adaptability in education and research, following the University of Sunderland Culture Framework. We have been reinvigorating our portfolio of programmes to ensure we are competitive in our offer and that we attract staff and students who fit with our ethos. 

We have recently developed a School Research Strategy, encompassing Health, Wellbeing and Behaviour Change, Male Psychology, and Sex and Relationships where we bring staff, students and external partners together to create meaningful impact in all that we do. Our Male Psychology group has been formally recognised by the University as a research cluster. Our School has a lot to offer the right candidate.

Is this you?

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate, proactive, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. If you love working with others, solving challenges, and making a difference, you’ll fit right in.

How you’ll make an impact

Your skills and experience will help us deliver outstanding results for our students, colleagues, and partners. Whether it’s your creativity, technical know-how, or leadership ability, we value what makes you unique.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Generous annual leave: Benefit from a generous holiday package totalling 49 days, combining 36 days of annual leave, 5 festive closure days, and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Award-winning staff networks: Connect, share, and grow in an inclusive community.
• Lifestyle benefits: Discounts on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being: Access to private medical insurance, health plans, and fitness discounts.
• Professional development: Opportunities to learn, progress, and achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. 

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability. 

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact: Rebecca Owens, Head of School of Psychology - rebecca.owens@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £58,997 to £67,466

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. 

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as: 

• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Within Biosciences, our Healthcare Science programmes are hugely successful, and a growing subject area in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing at the University. A multi-million new investment in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment alongside high-quality teaching contribute to the success of our healthcare programmes and student satisfaction and future employment opportunities.

Your next opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer in Audiology, you will demonstrate expertise in your profession and be able to demonstrate your commitment to educating undergraduate Audiology students. As well as your practice expertise you will be able to demonstrate leadership alongside excellent organisational, inter-personal, and communication skills.

Is this you?

You will possess an excellent understanding of healthcare science, research and evidence-informed, sustainable practice. You should demonstrate a clear vision for research and knowledge-exchange activities, as well as a commitment towards employability and continued professional development. The ability to provide research leadership and engagement with relevant internal and external agencies, at regional, national and international level, that enhance the research profile of the department, will also be welcomed.

Applications for this challenging and exciting role are welcome from those who are an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or Academy of Healthcare Science registrant.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: 

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

Closing date: Sunday 3^rd May 2026 (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:
Christopher Cox - Associate Head of School for Bioscience (Acting)

c.cox@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228

We’re proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026) and we are first in the North-east for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). With top-quality facilities, an inclusive culture, and a vibrant, ever-changing city, Sunderland is an exciting place to learn and work.

Your next opportunity

You will hold a postgraduate degree in an arts discipline, be an established nature-based artist/creative practitioner with a strong portfolio of completed projects. You can evidence your extensive experience designing and delivering impactful Green Spaces Social Prescribing initiatives which have made a difference to peoples' wellbeing.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: 

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 (23:59 GMT)

For any informal enquiries, please email Professor Yitka Graham, Head of the Helen McArdle Nursing and Care Research Institute at yitka.graham@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Team: Research

Salary: £31,604 to £36,545

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. 

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as: 

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)

• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing brings together a variety of disciplines with more than 250 academic staff encompassing Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Biosciences, Nursing, Public & Allied Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology. The Sciences Complex, featuring leading edge laboratory, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with healthcare professional and industrial partners. We offer not only state of the art facilities but also have healthcare experts and industry leading companies integrated into the very heart of programme delivery. This combination of academic, healthcare professional and industrial interaction offers the most up to date training possible for our students.

Your next opportunity

To assist us in the further development of our vision for teaching, research and external engagement in the pharmaceutical sciences and related areas, an exciting opportunity has arisen as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and will support the continual development and delivery of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus underpinned and supported by the highest standards of pedagogic practice.

This post provides the opportunity to contribute to the provision of excellent academic practice in pharmacology, therapeutics and related areas to deliver fully integrated curricula contributing to vertical and horizontal curriculum integration, ensuring progressive development from foundational pharmacological mechanisms to advanced therapeutic application. You will be involved in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in pharmacology and therapeutics across undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development programmes, in line with GPhC standards. You will develop and implement innovative, evidence-based pedagogical approaches, integrating theory with practice, simulation, case studies, and experiential learning in pharmacy practice environments enabling students to apply pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic guidelines, benefit–risk assessment, and medicines optimisation principles in patient-centred contexts.

You will be expected to pursue independent research, develop collaborations within the University and the wider academic and industrial community, disseminate research findings and attract research income.

Is this you?

To be considered for this post, it is desirable for the successful candidate to have an MPharm or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant subject area, have registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) additionally with annotation as an Independent Prescriber and hold a Higher Education teaching qualification.

The successful candidate will be an engaging educator with experience of developing, supporting and delivering teaching, learning and assessment (including of GPhC regulated programmes) within the Higher Education environment and have demonstrable experience of conducting research in pharmacology, therapeutics, clinical pharmacy, or pharmacy education.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: 

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays! 
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are. 
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars. 
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts. 
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:
 Dr Keith Holden, Associate Head of School (Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development) or Dr Adrian Moore (Head of School, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences).

keith.holden@sunderland.ac.uk 

adrian.moore@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 06 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. 

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as: 

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)

• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing brings together a variety of disciplines with more than 250 academic staff encompassing Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Biosciences, Nursing, Public & Allied Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology. The Sciences Complex, featuring leading edge laboratory, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with healthcare professional and industrial partners. We offer not only state of the art facilities but also have healthcare experts and industry leading companies integrated into the very heart of programme delivery. This combination of academic, healthcare professional and industrial interaction offers the most up to date training possible for our students.

Your next opportunity

To assist us in the further development of our vision for teaching, research and external engagement in the pharmaceutical sciences and related areas, an exciting opportunity has arisen as Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics.

This post provides the opportunity to contribute to the provision of excellent academic practice in pharmaceutics and related areas to deliver fully integrated curricula to ensure pharmaceutics principles are fully integrated into pharmacy practice and clinical decision-making. The role will support the continual development and delivery of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences undergraduate and postgraduate provision, ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus underpinned and supported by the highest standards of pedagogic practice

You will be expected to pursue independent research, develop collaborations within the University and the wider academic and industrial community, disseminate research findings and attract research income.

Is this you?

To be considered for this post, you must have an MPharm or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant subject area and have registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The successful candidate will be an engaging educator with experience of developing, supporting and delivering teaching, learning and assessment (including of GPhC regulated programmes) within the Higher Education environment and have demonstrable experience of conducting research in pharmaceutics.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: 

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays! 
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are. 
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars. 
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts. 
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact:
 Dr Keith Holden, Associate Head of School (Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development) or Dr Adrian Moore (Head of School, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences).

keith.holden@sunderland.ac.uk 

adrian.moore@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 06 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,756 to £58,228

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

The University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine has recently welcomed its seventh cohort of students.

With a track record of excellence in health education spanning almost 100 years, the University is well placed to contribute to the expansion of medical training and help to address the chronic shortage in some medical specialties including general practice in the Northeast. We have a significant focus on widening access and will deploy our expertise to ensure we recruit students from the communities they will ultimately serve.

Our programme allows medical students to learn within our state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces, including outstanding laboratory facilities, the latest in high fidelity clinical simulation equipment and some of the best hospital and GP settings in England.

The School of Medicine has a vibrant and growing research environment in public health, strengthened by externally funded research projects and opportunities to collaborate with local partners, such as through Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Public Health, you will deliver high quality undergraduate medical education, training and research related to your area of expertise, and you will assist with medical admissions and assessment processes as part of diverse and welcoming team.

Please note this is a fixed-term role for 12-months.

What you can bring 

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree and/or a postgraduate degree (usually a doctorate) in public health or a related discipline and will have a developing research portfolio. They will have up-to-date knowledge of current trends in public health and medicine. They will possess professional experience and/or experience of delivering teaching and learning in Higher Education.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th April 2026 (23.59 GMT).

Please note that applications are only accepted via the University of Sunderland's job portal, we do not accept CVs as part of the process.

If you are up for a challenge and want to know more, please contact Professor Scott Wilkes, Head of School of Medicine at Scott.Wilkes@sunderland.ac.uk or Dr Jane Falconer, Associate Head of School (Medical Sciences) at Jane.Falconer@sunderland.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £38,786 to £46,049