Job Description

Title of Position
Senior Lecturer /Lecturer: Pharmacy Practice
Post Number
8033979 (A934)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> School of Pharmacy
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
31/8/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.
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 Pharmacists to complement and enhance both teaching and research expertise in Pharmacy Practice. The start date for this position will be January 1, 2026.
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.
• 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.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.