Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer - (1758) (Natural Sciences -> School of Pharmacy) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

• 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

For the post of Senior Lecturer, the following criteria shall apply:

• A BPharm, MBChB or related degree AND a PhD (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology), or a PharmD, or a Masters in Clinical Pharmacy and at least 5 years of clinical experience.
• 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.

For the post of Lecturer, the following criteria shall apply:

• A BPharm, MBChB or related degree AND a Masters degree in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology.
• 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 publications and some experience of postgraduate supervision or mentorship.

Advantages for the appointment:

• 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.

Key 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.