Adjunct Faculty – Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry
Key Responsibilities.
Teach and assess Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry courses in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme.
- Deliver laboratory and practical sessions in synthetic medicinal chemistry, drug design, and analytical characterization.
- Develop and update course materials, laboratory manuals, and digital learning resources.
- Participate in curriculum development, academic program review, and accreditation processes.
- Mentor students in academic, professional, and research development.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
A B.Pharmacy, BSc in Pharmacy, or related discipline from a recognized/accredited institution.
- A M .Pharmacy /Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field from a recognized/accredited university.
- A PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline will be a distinct advantage.
- At least three (3) years of university teaching experience in Medicinal Chemistry or related areas.
- Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable (e.g., Pharmacy and Poisons Board).
Personal Attributes & Competencies
Strong background in pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry and drug design principles.
- Practical experience in synthetic organic chemistry and compound characterization.
- Proficiency in modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, IR).
- Familiarity with computational chemistry or molecular modeling tools is desirable.
- Ability to integrate technology-enhanced learning methods.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong mentorship, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated research and grant-writing capability.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.