Senior Lecturer /Lecturer: Pharmacy Practice

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape seeks experienced Academic Pharmacists for Senior Lecturer and Lecturer positions in Pharmacy Practice. These roles require strong teaching, research, and mentorship skills, coupled with a solid academic background. Ideal candidates will contribute to both academic excellence and community engagement while managing educational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BPharm and PhD required for Senior Lecturer position.
• BPharm and MSc or MPharm required for Lecturer position.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Engage in community outreach and academic administration.

Skills

Teaching and learning competence

Research supervision

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organisation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BPharm and PhD in Pharmacy Practice

BPharm and MSc or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice

Job description

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 to complement and enhance both teaching and research expertise in Pharmacy Practice. The start date for this position will beJanuary 1, 2026.

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

• Facilitate learning and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and postgraduate supervision.
• Contribute to community engagement and outreach.
• Manage academic administration.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and assessment.

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Lecturer:

• An BPharm and PhD in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
• A record of relevant international accredited publications.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and learning in Pharmacy Practice at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in a South African practice setting.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate research supervision at Masters level.

Minimum Requirements for theLecturer :

• An BPharm and MSc or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and learning in Pharmacy Practice at undergraduate level.
• Experience in a South African practice setting.
• Record of research or participation in ongoing research.

Advantages for the appointment:

• .Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as pharmacist.
• A track record of research projects and securing research funding.
• Active collaborations and partnerships with a National academic presence in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice.
• Evidence of postgraduate or research supervision.
• Experience in the following key areas would be beneficial: Forensic pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy and medicine management, social pharmacy and public health.

Key competencies:

• Verbal and written communication skills in English for teaching, research, and professional engagement.
• Ability to engage and train students, and provide academic supervision and mentorship at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proficiency to conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage academic, research, and administrative responsibilities efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.