Senior Lecturer

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UWC Sport is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy to facilitate learning and conduct impactful research. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an innovative teaching environment. Candidates with a strong academic background, practical experience, and a record of publication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A record of relevant high-quality publications.
• Experience in postgraduate research supervision.
• Teaching experience with a student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and publish in high impact journals.
• Manage academic administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Project management

Education

BPharm, MBChB or related degree

PhD in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology or PharmD

Job description

Title of Position

Senior Lecturer

Post Number

8020966 (0457)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> School of Pharmacy

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

N/A

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

30/6/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.

The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape has a strong focus on patient and service orientated education, building on a sound scientific base and active research. The School intends to appoint an experienced Academic Pharmacists or Clinical Pharmacologists to complement and enhance both teaching and research expertise in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. The start date for this position will be January 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on campus and in clinical settings
• Conduct research and publish in appropriate high impact journals
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Curriculum development, assessment and the continuous improvement of the academic programme
• Community engagement and outreach
• Manage academic administration
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A BPharm, MBChB or related degree AND a PhD (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology), or a PharmD
• Registration with the appropriate Professional Council (SAPC or HPCSA) to practice in South Africa
• Teaching and practice experience with a student centred and innovative approach towards teaching and learning
• A record of relevant high quality accredited publications and experience of postgraduate research supervision.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills in an academic and clinical environment
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Planning and organising skills
• Time and project management skills.
  
  

Added Advantage And Preferences

• A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage;
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health and/or research organisations;
• Active working experience as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.
  
  

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.