PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The position aims to address undergraduate teaching to BPharm students in the subject of Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences. It includes supervision of postgraduate students (i.e., MSc and PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry) across the Faculty’s blended training platform, while strengthening and expanding research in the subject group and the research entity, Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Undergraduate Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and learning in the undergraduate BPharm programme (subject group: Pharmaceutical Chemistry) and be compliant with the South African Pharmacy Council requirements.
• Co-ordination of a Pharmaceutical Chemistry module, with a specific focus on Pharmaceutical Analysis, which include study guide development and maintenance, lecturing, presentation of practical sessions, assessment (setting of papers, marking of scripts and moderation of papers), administration of student marks and other aspects related to the module.
• Curriculum development.

Research

• Initiating and conducting research within the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen), with an emphasis on the development of small molecules and biopharmaceuticals/ biosimilars. This includes study guidance of postgraduate students in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, writing of publications and funding applications and overseeing the administrative aspects of postgraduate research.

Leadership, management, service to the University and social responsiveness  

• Provide service to the University by contributing to the definition and achievement of its goals and enable it to be a healthy organisation. This includes being a member of Faculty, School and subject group committees and working parties within the University.
• Maintain an involvement in community service as a scholarly practice through the application of Pharmaceutical Chemistry knowledge and skills.
• Administration and other tasks.

• Experience in presenting practicals and ability to lecture to large classes.

In addition to the above:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (NQF level 10).
• A proven track record of lecturing experience at undergraduate level within a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programme, specifically in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with a focus on Pharmaceutical Analysis.
• Demonstrated research experience in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with a proven track record of at least two (2) publications in accredited journals.

LECTURER:

• A master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (NQF level 9).
• A proven track record of lecturing experience at undergraduate level within a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programme, specifically in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with a focus on Pharmaceutical Analysis.
• Demonstrated research experience in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with a proven track record of publications in accredited journals.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience relating to analytical instrumentation.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in molecular and biotechnology techniques.
• A minimum of one (1) year’ experience acting as an external examiner or moderator for undergraduate teaching modules from other universities (e.g. exam papers, module content etc.).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• A sound knowledge of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Expertise in analytical instrumentation (e.g., chromatography, spectrophotometry, etc.).
• Practical experience in molecular biology and biotechnology techniques relevant to drug discovery and development (e.g., recombinant protein expression, biological assay development, or biosimilar production).
• Practical experience with bacterial and mammalian cell culturing.
• Presentation/lecturing skills.
• Language proficiency in Afrikaans and English (reading, writing and speech).
• Grant Application Writing.
• Study design within the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry research.
• Computer literate.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication skills (verbal, written and use of technology).
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• Innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic.
• Ability to function under pressure.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Jan Steenekamp on 018 299 2276

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 3 November 2026                                                                                                           

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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