Lecturer in Pharmacognosy

About the role

The University seeks a dedicated Lecturer in Pharmacognosy to teach Bachelor of Pharmacy students. You will lead laboratory sessions, develop course materials, and contribute to curriculum design while supporting research initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and assess Pharmacognosy courses for the Bachelor of Pharmacy program.
• Supervise laboratory sessions covering phytochemical screening, extraction, isolation, and characterization of natural products.
• Develop and update laboratory manuals, digital content, and course materials.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and accreditation activities.
• Secure research grants and engage in collaborative research projects.
• Mentor students in academic and research activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required profile

• B.Pharmacy or M.Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Natural Products) or a related field.
• PhD in Pharmacognosy or Pharmaceutical Sciences is an advantage.
• Minimum three years of university teaching experience in pharmacognosy or related areas.
• Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., Pharmacy and Poisons Board).
• Strong background in laboratory techniques for natural products research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and high professionalism.

Required skills

• TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography)
• HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
• GC‑MS (Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry)
• NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
• Phytochemical screening techniques