Senior Lecturer – Pharmacy

Job Summary

Zetech University is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, industry-connected, and student-centric Senior Lecturer with entrepreneurial acumen to foster teaching, research, and innovation ecosystems. The ideal candidate has demonstrated the capability to bridge academia and industry, grow graduate employability, and ensure sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Department – Health Sciences, the Senior Lecturer will be responsible for:

• Teaching Pharmacology units allocated by the Head of Department.
• Designing, developing, planning, and delivering a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
• Delivering high-quality lectures and practical sessions.
• Overseeing clinical practice, providing students with real-world learning experiences and guidelines in industry settings.
• Reviewing course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required.
• Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes, and the development of research activities.
• Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals.
• Seeking and participating in consultancies.
• Disseminating research findings at national or international conferences, scientific symposiums, and webinars.
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
• Ensuring all academic activities align with the standards of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a relevant PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or a related field from an accredited University.
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Evidence of publications as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Supervised at least two (2) postgraduate students to completion.
• Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Evidence of attending and contributing at academic conferences, seminars, or workshops.
• Demonstrates contribution to university life through active participation in departmental and school matters, meetings, students’ academic advising, and committee membership.
• Demonstrates potential for university teaching, research, and community extension.
• Has demonstrated a firm commitment to sustainability in previous roles.
• Valid Pharmacy and Poisons Board Practice Licence.
• Up-to-date with industry standards and has established linkages with the industry.

Application Deadline

End date: 10th July