Lecturer, University Professor

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for the above position within the Pharmacology Division in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. The Pharmacology Division interfaces with national and international societies and healthcare bodies and provides scientific and medical support. The successful applicant will contribute to the academic and research endeavours of the University, conduct innovative research, and help enhance the profile of Pharmacology at all levels and in all professions.

The Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology seeks to appoint a full-time lecturer who will contribute to teaching and to clinical/laboratory research activities. The position is a 100% appointment with a competitive remuneration package.

Job Title:

LECTURER.
2.01 |

Location:

Johannesburg, ZA | Organization:
Pharmacology Department

• Teaching and learning responsibilities including lecturing all aspects of Pharmacology
• Performing administrative duties in the Division, School, Faculty, University
• Undertaking research in Laboratory/Clinical Pharmacology
• Supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students in research and academic teaching
• Secure research grants to establish and maintain niche area
• Contribute to third stream income to the Division

• Minimum qualification:
  
  Degree with Pharmacology: MSc (Pharmacology) [BHSc]/ MPharm (Pharmacology) [BPharm] /MMed (Clinical Pharmacology) [MBBCh] (completed/submitted)
• Preference to:
  PhD degree in Pharmacology (completed/submitted)
• Previous teaching experience in Pharmacology at a tertiary level
• Research and supervisory experience at a tertiary level
• Registered with appropriate professional body (if applicable)

The successful applicant should be available to assume duties on 01 April 2026. For more information, contact Personal Professor RL van Zyl. Telephone: /2542. Email: robyn.vanzyl.za. Closing Date: 5 March 2026.

To apply , please submit a covering letter, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees via i-Recruitment: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process. NB:
The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager.

Please note:

No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports. The University processes personal information as required by its Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. The confidentiality of the Applicant’s information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the University’s employment equity plans and policies. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.