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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR (PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES)
ARCADIA CAMPUS
POST LEVEL: 6/5
REF. 13/610B
PERIOD [5 YEAR FIXED-TERM]
Tshwane University of Technology has a 5 year Fixed-Term position for Professor/Associate
Professor (Pharmaceutical Sciences) at the Arcadia Campus. This position is linked to the
NRF/DST Chair in Phytomedicine and is renewable after the initial period of 5 years for a further
term of 5 years.
Key Performance Areas
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The key function of the incumbent will be conducting and promoting research within the
research group of the NRF/DST Chair in Phytomedicine hosted in the Department of
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The training and supervision of postgraduate students is integral to the core function of
this position.
Securing external funding for research and the assumption of a leading role in the
research in the department will be expected.
The incumbent will be required to present modules in the integrated, thematic, problembased, four year professional Bachelor of Pharmacy degree programme and the
Bachelor of Technology Pharmaceutical Sciences programme.
To play a role in the quality management, development and revision of the curricula in
collaboration with industry stakeholders as aligned to the strategic vision of the
department.
Liaise with industry and other stakeholders regarding excursions, research and
community projects.
Participate in administrative leadership in departmental, faculty and institutional
committees and activities relating to the learning programmes of the department
Academic Requirements
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
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Academic qualifications: A relevant doctoral degree with a first degree in the natural,
life, pharmaceutical or health sciences.
At least five years experience in teaching pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology,
pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry, chemistry,
medicinal chemistry or phytochemistry.
Evidence of a proven research track record in the area of natural products,
phytochemistry, pharmaceutics and/or pharmaceutical technology, medicinal
chemistry, organic chemistry or in the pharmaceutical industry.
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 Evidence of the standing of the incumbent as an established
researcher in the research field.
 An NRF rating as researcher will serve as a strong
recommendation.
 Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals is essential.
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Must have successfully supervised post graduates students on masters and/or doctoral
level.
Experience in problem-based teaching and learning methodology would be an
advantage.
A qualification in Education would be a strong recommendation.
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council is recommended but not
essential.
PROFESSOR:
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A relevant doctoral degree with a first degree in the natural, life, pharmaceutical or
health sciences.
At least five years experience in teaching pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology,
pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry, chemistry,
medicinal chemistry or phytochemistry.
Evidence of a proven research track record in the area of natural products,
phytochemistry, pharmaceutics and/or pharmaceutical technology, medicinal chemistry,
organic chemistry or in the pharmaceutical industry.
Evidence of the standing of the incumbent as an established researcher in the research
field.
An NRF rating as a researcher is a requirement.
Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals is essential.
Must have successfully supervised or co-supervised post graduates students on
master’s and doctoral level.
Experience in problem-based teaching and learning methodology would be an
advantage.
A qualification in Education would be a strong recommendation.
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council is recommended but not
essential.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection
instruments.
Send your CV to: Recruitment1@tut.ac.za
Closing Date: 08 November 2013 Enquiries: Prof P Marais, Tel: 012 382 6208, Dr G Enslin,
Tel: 012 382 6230. NB. If we have not responded within a Month from the closing date, you
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should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will
only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The University
reserves the right not to make an appointment. It is the intention of
the University to promote representativity in respect of race, gender
and disability through the filling of these posts. Preference will be
given to candidates from the designated groups.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND COMPLETE THE BELOW ATTACHED TEMPLATE
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
TEMPLATE FOR CURRICULUM VITAE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS/ PROFESSORS
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Name
Surname
Nationality
Identity number
Contact details
Tel (h)
Tel (w)
Cell
E-mail
2.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
YEAR
QUALIFICATION
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INSTITUTION
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3.
OTHER QUALIFICATION/TRAINING
YEAR
QUALIFICATION
INSTITUTION
4. PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS/BODIES
REGISTRATION
ORGANISATION
5. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DATE
ORGANISATION
POSITION
REASON FOR
LEAVING
FROM - TO
6. TEACHING ACTIVITIES - UNDERGRADUATE
YEAR
SUBJECT
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PROGRAMME
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7. TEACHING ACTIVITIES – POST GRADUATE
(e.g. structured masters/PhD’s)
YEAR
SUBJECT
PROGRAMME
8. TEACHING ACTIVITIES – CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
YEAR
SUBJECT/PROGRAMME
9. EXTERNAL EXAMINER/ASSESSOR DUTIES
LEVEL
SUBJECT
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INSTITUTION
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10. STUDY LEADING - COMPLETED
YEAR
DEGREE
FIELD
INSTITUTION
11. ASSESSOR/EXAMINER – THESIS
YEAR
DEGREE
FIELD
INSTITUTION
12. STUDY LEADING - IN PROCESS
YEAR
DEGREE
FIELD
INSTITUTION
13. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES - PUBLICATIONS
YEAR
NAME OF JOURNAL
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ACREDITED
YES
NO
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14.
YEAR
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES – CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF PAPER
NAME OF
CONFERENCE
DOUBLE BLIND
PEER REVIEWED
YES
NO
15. RESEARCH RATING
YEAR
CATEGORY
16. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES – OTHER
(e.g. key note address/ plenary speaker /artistic outputs/research
awards/research projects/patents/prototypes /exhibitions/ chapters in
books/ sole author etc)
YEAR
DESCRIPTION
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17. GRANTS & AWARDS (RESEARCH & TEACHING)
YEAR
DESCRIPTION
18. REVIEW ACTIVITIES
YEAR
NAME OF JOURNAL/CONFERENCE/BOOK
19. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
YEAR
DESCRIPTION
20. OTHER ACTIVITIES
YEAR
DESCRIPTION
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RAND
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