Senior Lecturer /Lecturer: Pharmacy Practice (2068) at University of Western Cape

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

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 the Lecturer :

• 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.

Closing Date

31/8/2025