The purpose of the position is to provide undergraduate teaching to BPharm students in the subject of Pharmaceutics as well as to provide supervision to postgraduate students (i.e., MSc and PhD programs in Pharmaceutics). The undergraduate teaching duties will mainly include presentation of theory lectures (face to- face and online), setting and marking of tests and examination papers as well as presentation of practical sessions. This position also requires involvement in research activities in terms of conceptualization of research projects and management thereof to generate research outputs in the form of research articles, participation in conference presentations and other forms of publications such as book chapters and conference proceedings.

1.    UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING:

·         Co-ordination of a Pharmaceutics module, 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.

2.    POSTGRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING:

·         Supervision of postgraduate students in the MSc and PhD programs.

·         Initiation of new projects, management of projects, writing and publishing of articles, writing of funding applications, mentoring young researchers.

·         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 and subject group committees and working parties within the University.

·         Maintain an involvement in community service as a scholarly practice through the application of pharmacological knowledge and skills.

·         BPharm and registration as pharmacist is essential and involvement in practice is recommended.

·         PhD in Pharmaceutics is essential.

·         Registration with South African Pharmacy Council is essential.

·         A sound knowledge of Pharmaceutics and the application thereof in Pharmacy

·         A sound knowledge of formulation principles in dosage form design

·         Computer literate (Windows® and Microsoft® Office)

·         Language proficiency in Afrikaans & English (reading/writing/speech)

·         Presentation/lecturing skills

·         Excellent people relations

·         Professional and ethical behavior

·         Communication skills

·         Work independently, but also in a team

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