Senior Lecturer: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bellville, South Africa seeks an experienced Academic Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacologist. This role focuses on enhancing teaching and research expertise in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. Responsibilities include facilitating learning, conducting high-impact research, supervising student projects, and managing academic administration. The ideal candidate will have a relevant advanced degree, strong teaching skills, and a record of published research. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence in education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Current registration with appropriate Professional Council (SAPC or HPCSA) to practice in South Africa.
• Teaching or practice experience with an innovative approach.
• A record of relevant high quality accredited publications or mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research and publish in high impact journals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Engage in community outreach activities.
• 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 PharmD or PhD

MPharm/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology with > 5 years clinical practice experience

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• A BPharm, MBChB or related degree ANDa PharmD or PhD (in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology), OR a MPharm/MSc (in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology) with extensive (> 5 years) clinical practice experience
• Current registration with the appropriate Professional Council (SAPC or HPCSA) to practice in South Africa
• Teaching or practice experience with an innovative approach towards teaching, learning and mentorship
• A record of relevant high quality accredited publications and experience of postgraduate research supervision, OR, a record of innovative professional/clinical practice and mentorship (if practice-based)

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
• Teaching experience with a student-centred approach
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health and/or research organisations
• Active working experience as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.