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.