Associate Professor(1518) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

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.
• Supervision Undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Provide academic leadership.
• Curriculum development, assessment and the continuous improvement of the academic programme.
• Community engagement and outreach.
• Manage academic administration.

Minimum Requirements

• A BPharm / MBChB or related degree and PhD in Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacy.
• Registration with the appropriate Professional Council (SAPC or HPCSA) to practice in South Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of pharmacology, clinical pharmacology or clinical pharmacy.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of pharmacology, clinical pharmacology or clinical pharmacy.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably international presence in clinical pharmacy/clinical pharmacology.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Required competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Clinical 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 would be an advantage.
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health and/or research organisations.
• Active working experience as a pharmacist or physician in a clinical environment.

Closing Date

31/5/2023