Senior Lecturer: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy at University of Western Cape

• 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.

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
• 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
Minimum Requirements

• A BPharm, MBChB or related degree AND a 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

Deadline:31st January,2026