Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted 11 October 2024 - Closing Date 28 October 2024
Division
0601 - Pharmacy
Business Unit
0601_04 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
Higher Education
Job functional area
Education
Senior Lecturer in the Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry invites suitably qualified candidates to join the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level, and make some contribution to their profession.
The requirements
PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related field. Candidates with 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.
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level required.
Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Analysis and Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry.
Experience in Industrial Pharmacy would be an advantage.
Good research supervision of at least Masters' degrees required.
Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
Emerging national profile in discipline.
Application process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and 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/s and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be addressed to ******.
Selection Process:
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:
Rhodes University offers competitive remuneration. Successful candidates may be eligible for additional allowances enhancing the overall remuneration offered. 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.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.
Closing Date: 28 October 2024 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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