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 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

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

• An BPharm and PhD in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field OR a MPharm/MSc in Pharmacy Practice and extensive (> 5 years) practice experience;
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist;
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and learning in Pharmacy Practice at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• A record of relevant high quality accredited publications and evidence of successful postgraduate research supervision;
• Experience in a South African practice setting.

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

• An BPharm and MSc or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice or closely related field;
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist;
• Teaching experience in Pharmacy Practice or practice experience in a South African practice setting;
• Record of research or participation in ongoing research.

Advantages for the appointment:

• A track record of research projects and securing research funding;
• Active collaborations and partnerships with a National academic presence in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice,
• 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.