"Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer : Pharmacy Practice - (2212)"

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer : Pharmacy Practice - (2212)

Title of Position

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer : Pharmacy Practice

Post Number

8033979 (ITS: 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

7/3/2026

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 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:

• 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.

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.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.

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.

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