FURTHER PARTICULARS
RELATING TO THE POST OF
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
IN THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY
THE FACULTY:
The Faculty of Pharmacy at Rhodes University is a research led department that produces high
quality graduates at all levels. The Faculty of Pharmacy has a national and international profile and
teaches across the four disciplines of Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice
and Pharmaceutics at the undergraduate level. The Faculty has eighteen academic posts and offers a
four year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, MSc, MPharm and PhD degrees, by thesis, as well as an
MPharm and PharmD by course-work and thesis. The Faculty of Pharmacy is dedicated to achieving
excellence in an environment of interdisciplinary co-operation and mutual respect, consistent with
the mission of the University and with the mission of the profession of Pharmacy.
THE POST INCLUDING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to take on a leadership role in respect of clinical teaching at the
undergraduate and postgraduate levels and provide leadership in the development of clinical courses
for the undergraduate BPharm curriculum and at the Masters and Doctoral levels. The incumbent
whilst housed in the Division of Pharmacology will be required to liaise extensively with staff in other
Divisions due to the integrated nature of clinical teaching that is envisaged. Furthermore there will
be a need to interact with staff in public sector hospitals and clinics and other practice settings to
develop additional sites for experiential and work integrated learning.
The BPharm course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills required to identify and treat
the majority of health-related problems encountered in various sectors of the profession of
Pharmacy. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in developing an integrated
Pharmacotherapy curriculum with a problem-based learning approach at the fourth year level and
assist in further developing the Clinical Masters and PharmD programmes and associated curricula.
The academic component of the undergraduate course focuses on basic pharmacology and clinical
pharmacology (therapeutics). Hospital rounds, case study presentations and discussions of disease
states and their management take place mostly in the final year of the undergraduate degree
A qualification registerable with the SAPC or HPCSA is essential as the incumbent will be expected to
supervise students in the practice setting.
A doctoral in Clinical Pharmacy or a closely related field is required for appointment at the level of
Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer. Ideally, prospective candidates would have made significant
contribution to the field of Clinical Pharmacy internationally or locally, and have participated in the
intellectual advancement of the discipline. Proven ability as a teacher, with knowledge and
experience of innovative evidence-based teaching methodologies; a credible publication record; and
an ability to initiate and supervise clinical research is required. The successful candidate will be
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expected to provide intellectual leadership in the Faculty of Pharmacy.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Rhodes University offers academics a collegial environment where its small size contributes to the
quality of work life experienced by staff. A nationally recognised Centre of Higher Education
Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL) supports academics in their professional development as
teachers. A highly efficient Research and Development Office, headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor:
Research and Development, seeks to assist academics actively pursuing research interests. A wellfunctioning and committed administration seeks to support the academic endeavour of the
University.
New staff are offered the following benefits:
 payment of reasonable relocation expenses by the institution (further details are provided with
an offer of employment);
 transit accommodation for at least six months, possibly up to one year, at reasonable marketrelated prices, subject to availability of such accommodation;
 possible transferral of academic leave credits (further details are provided with an offer of
employment);
 competitive medical aid benefits (Rhodes University runs its own in-house medical aid scheme
which has resulted in it being able to offer benefits that compare favourably with other service
providers at a lower cost price) and an employer contribution of 50% of medical aid costs;
 competitive pension/provident fund options with an employer contribution of 15%;
 payment of a thirteenth cheque (further details are provided with an offer of employment); and
 housing allowance (further details are provided with an offer of employment).
The University’s current remuneration strategy is to pay academics at the 50th percentile (in the
middle of the market compared to other HE employers) of the Higher Education market. An offer
made to a prospective staff member will seek to ensure parity with current staff members. A
measure of flexibility is provided in the final negotiated salary package, which will be agreed upon
between the candidate and the Director: Human Resources.
Living in Grahamstown and working at Rhodes University offers a number of additional benefits:
 supportive environment within the academic department;
 reduced fuel bills;
 proximity to good schools where children can attend as day scholars, see:
http://www.ru.ac.za/jobs/chooserhodes/lifestyle/schoolsingrahamstown
 proximity to some of the best beaches in the world;
 nearby nature reserves and wilderness areas;
 clean fresh air and a healthy lifestyle;
 a small city with big cultural and academic possibilities;
 generous
parental
leave
benefits,
see:
http://www.ru.ac.za/humanresources/academicstaffmatters/leave/parentalleave
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
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All applicants must complete a standard university application form and follow the clearly outlined
selection process associated with that post. This information will be provided on the website address
associated with the particular post.
The University reserves the right to check qualifications and the accuracy of any information
supplied. Should it become apparent that information provided has been fabricated or deliberately
altered, the applicant will forfeit their application.
The Selection Committee reserves the right to confirm your publication and research records and, if
necessary, access such documentation. Information so gained may be used to assess your suitability
for short-listing.
If you have any further queries about the selection process, please do not hesitate to contact the HR
Division at jobs-yellow@ru.ac.za.
Our best wishes to you in your application.
Last updated: 2015/09/04
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