Senior Lecturer P001629 (Re-advert) - re-advert
Listing reference: nwu_001494
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 13 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULUTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P001629
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position aims to address teaching and learning in Pharmacology for all the professional courses (B.NSc
and B. Pharm) in the Faculty of Health Sciences. It includes supervision to both undergraduate and
postgraduate students across the faculty’s blended training platform, while strengthening and expanding
research in the subject group and Pharmacen will be of paramount importance.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING:
· Teaching and learning in the undergraduate B.Pharm and B.NSc-programmes (subject: Pharmacology), and be compliant with the relevant Statutory body’s requirements.
POSTGRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING:
· Supervision of postgraduate students in the MSc programme of the research subprogramme: Translational Neuroscience and Neurotherapeutics.
RESEARCH:
· Initiating and conducting research within the research subprogramme: Translational Neuroscience and Neurotherapeutics, and the ability to write publications and funding applications relevant to the core focus of the subprogramme.
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 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.
KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
· A sound knowledge of Pharmacology.
· Presentation/ lecturing skills
· Language proficiency in Afrikaans and English (reading, writing and speech)
· Grant Application Writing
· Experimental Study Design within the field of pre-clinical pharmacology
· 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
· Ability to build and encourage healthy human and collegial relationships at all levels in the NWU’s
· environment.
Minimum requirements
· 2 years’ experience in lecturing to undergraduate students in a B.Pharm. curriculumin the field of preclinical pharmacology is essential.
· 2 years’ experience in research experience relating to preclinical pharmacology with 2 publications is essential.
- Registrations with SA Pharmacy Council
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Sandra van Dyk on 018 299 2267
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2023
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.