Senior Lecturer: Pharmacy Practice at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape is one of the leading institutions for the education of pharmacists in South Africa and the only Pharmacy school in the Western Cape. We are proud of our strong patient and service-orientated education, which builds on a sound scientific base and active research programmes. Pharmacy Practice is a key discipline in our education programme with active involvement within external communities at local and national level and growing practice-related research programmes. 
• The School of Pharmacy intends to appoint an experienced Academic Pharmacist to complement and enhance its teaching and research effort in Pharmacy Practice..

The appointee will be expected to:

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

• A PhD in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist.
• A record of relevant international accredited publications.
• Demonstrated competence in facilitating learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proven experience of successful  postgraduate research supervision at Masters level.
• Active collaborations and partnerships with a National and International academic presence in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice.

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

• An MSc or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in practice or teaching in pharmacy practice.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacis.
• Demonstrated competence in facilitating learning at undergraduate level.
• Record of research or participation in ongoing research.

Advantages for the appointment:

• A track record of research projects and securing research funding.
• Experience in the following key areas would be beneficial: Forensic pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy and medicine management, social pharmacy and public health.

Key competencies: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Time management skills.