Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Grade L/SL)

Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Faculty of Pharmacy

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research) and community engagement, and recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels and contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

LECTURER

• BPharm and MSc degree in Biochemistry or a related field.
• Currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Tutoring or facilitation experience is required—some experience using a tertiary learning management system interface to enhance students’ experience and engagement.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and /or related areas of Pharmacy will be an advantage.
• No research supervision is required.
• No emerging national profile in the discipline is required.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

SENIOR LECTURER

• BPharm and PhD degree in Biochemistry or a related field. Candidates with a BPharm and MSc (Pharm) degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or MPharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related field, with progress being made towards a PhD, will be considered. As a guide, progress implies intended submission within the next 12 months. PLUS Experience: Usually 7 to 10 years of teaching experience OR 7 to 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field.
• Currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required—proficiency in customising and optimising a tertiary learning management system interface to enhance students’ experience and engagement.
• Experience teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and /or related areas of Pharmacy will be an advantage.
• Good research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
  

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. 
• Proof of registration with the SAPC 

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to [email protected].

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for TBC.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
  

Remuneration per annum (Grade L):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R633 149

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R826 949

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R783 243

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1 013 469

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. 

Closing Date: 9 June 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies. 

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