Adjunct Faculty – Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry

About the role

We are seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry within the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at United States International University – Africa. The role involves delivering lectures, laboratory sessions, and mentoring students in a dynamic academic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and assess Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry courses.
• Conduct laboratory and practical sessions covering synthetic medicinal chemistry, drug design, and analytical characterization.
• Develop and update course materials, laboratory manuals, and digital learning resources.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and accreditation activities.
• Mentor students in academic, professional, and research development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required profile

• B.Pharmacy or BSc in Pharmacy (or related discipline) from an accredited institution.
• M.Pharmacy or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry or related field.
• PhD in a related discipline is a distinct advantage.
• Minimum three years of university teaching experience in Medicinal Chemistry or related areas.
• Professional registration with the relevant body where applicable (e.g., Pharmacy and Poisons Board).

Required skills

• Synthetic organic chemistry and compound characterization.
• Proficiency with HPLC, LC‑MS, NMR, and IR analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with computational chemistry or molecular modeling tools.