Part-Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation (TB00332) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Engaging with and supporting students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation.
• Facilitating learning to ensure academic progress and subject understanding.

Assessment and Academic Administration

• Marking assignments for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation.
• Submitting marks to the programme administrator in a timely and accurate manner.

Curriculum Development and Programme Enhancement

• Reviewing and updating programme content annually.
• Ensuring alignment with current developments in the cosmetic industry and cosmetic science.

Practical Training and Laboratory Facilitation

• Planning and conducting contact practical sessions (two one-week sessions annually).
• Supervising formulation of cosmetic products.
• Guiding students in compiling product information dossiers.
• Overseeing student product presentations (“product launch”) for assessment.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related disciplines (NQF Level 9).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the Cosmetic Industry.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Cosmetic Product Formulation.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Member of The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa (CTFA) and The Society of Cosmetic Chemists South Africa (Coschem).