Job Description

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY LECTURER/SNR LECTURER
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching basic, clinical and regulatory pharmacology at tertiary level including the theoretical basis of scientific principles, experimental design, and regulatory affairs;
• Be intimately involved in research in a related field, including the establishment of a sustainable research niche aligned to the Departmental focus areas, and publication thereof;
• Acting as supervisor for postgraduate students;
• Being involved with curriculum development/innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURER

• A Healthcare Professionxe2x80x99s qualification with associated MMed degree;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
• One DHET accredited publication;
• One yearsxe2x80x99 teaching experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Regulatory Pharmacology.

SENIOR LECTURER

• A Healthcare Professionxe2x80x99s qualification with associated MMed degree;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
• Three yearsxe2x80x99 teaching experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Regulatory Pharmacology;
• At least three accredited publications (Ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals);
• At least two MSc students supervised;
• Course coordination with evidence of curriculum development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills;
• Proactive and goal-oriented nature;
• Leadership qualities;
• Dedicated to professional development, including obtaining a Doctoral degree (if not yet obtained).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: Lecturer

• One year teaching experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacy or Regulatory Pharmacology including tutoring.

Snr Lecturer

• A strong and proven record of research and postgraduate student supervision in Pharmacology, including peer-reviewed publications;
• Research experience in Pharmacology; or pharmacologically related areas;
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the allied health professions;
• Experience in basic sciences-related techniques (such as advanced cell culturing, analytical pharmacology, molecular investigations or proteomics)
• Bioinformatics;

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this position will be commensurate with the incumbentxe2x80x99s level of appointment, as determined by Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) salary regulation and UP policy guidelines.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 22 November 2023 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Mxc3xbcller, email to natasha.muller@up.ac.za or call 012 356 3242 for application-related enquiries, and Prof N Schellack, email to: natalie.schellack@up.ac.za or call: 012 319 2254 for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 15 December 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.