Senior Lecturer: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking an experienced Academic Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacologist to enhance teaching and research in pharmacology. Responsibilities include facilitating learning at various levels, conducting impactful research, and managing academic administration. Applicants must possess relevant degrees and registration with professional councils. This role is vital for nurturing future pharmacists in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on patient and service-oriented education.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• A record of relevant high-quality accredited publications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Teaching, training and mentoring skills

Planning and organising skills

Time and project management skills

Education

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)

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 or Clinical Pharmacologists to complement and enhance both teaching and research expertise in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. 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 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

Qualifications

• 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.