{"id":103709,"date":"2026-07-24T18:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T18:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/adjunct-faculty-lecturer-in-pharmaceutical-chemistry-medicinal-chemistry\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T18:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T18:25:15","slug":"adjunct-faculty-lecturer-in-pharmaceutical-chemistry-medicinal-chemistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/adjunct-faculty-lecturer-in-pharmaceutical-chemistry-medicinal-chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjunct Faculty \u2013 Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry\/Medicinal Chemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Adjunct Faculty \u2013 Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry\/Medicinal Chemistry\", \"description\": \"Job Summary\\nThe successful candidate will report to the Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The incumbent will be expected to teach Medicinal Chemistry and related subjects, including Drug Design, Structure-Activity Relationships, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, and Computational Drug Discovery.\\nKey Responsibilities.\\nTeach and assess Pharmaceutical Chemistry\/Medicinal Chemistry courses in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme.\\nDeliver laboratory and practical sessions in synthetic medicinal chemistry, drug design, and analytical characterization.\\nDevelop and update course materials, laboratory manuals, and digital learning resources.\\nParticipate in curriculum development, academic program review, and accreditation processes.\\nMentor students in academic, professional, and research development.\\nPerform any other duties as assigned by the Dean.\\nMinimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience\\nA B.Pharmacy, BSc in Pharmacy, or related discipline from a recognized\/accredited institution.\\nA M.Pharmacy \/Master\u2019s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field from a recognized\/accredited university.\\nA PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline will be a distinct advantage.\\nAt least three 3 years of university teaching experience in Medicinal Chemistry or related areas.\\nRegistration with the relevant professional body where applicable e.g., Pharmacy and Poisons Board.\\nPersonal Attributes & Competencies\\nStrong background in pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry and drug design principles.\\nPractical experience in synthetic organic chemistry and compound characterization.\\nProficiency in modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, IR.\\nFamiliarity with computational chemistry or molecular modeling tools is desirable.\\nAbility to integrate technology-enhanced learning methods.\\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\\nStrong mentorship, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.\\nDemonstrated research and grant-writing capability.\\nHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-23\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"United States International University - USIU Africa\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-07T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> United States International University &#8211; USIU Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-07<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>The successful candidate will report to the Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The incumbent will be expected to teach Medicinal Chemistry and related subjects, including Drug Design, Structure-Activity Relationships, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, and Computational Drug Discovery.<br \/>Key Responsibilities.<br \/>Teach and assess Pharmaceutical Chemistry\/Medicinal Chemistry courses in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme.<br \/>Deliver laboratory and practical sessions in synthetic medicinal chemistry, drug design, and analytical characterization.<br \/>Develop and update course materials, laboratory manuals, and digital learning resources.<br \/>Participate in curriculum development, academic program review, and accreditation processes.<br \/>Mentor students in academic, professional, and research development.<br \/>Perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean.<br \/>Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience<br \/>A B.Pharmacy, BSc in Pharmacy, or related discipline from a recognized\/accredited institution.<br \/>A M.Pharmacy \/Master\u2019s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field from a recognized\/accredited university.<br \/>A PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline will be a distinct advantage.<br \/>At least three 3 years of university teaching experience in Medicinal Chemistry or related areas.<br \/>Registration with the relevant professional body where applicable e.g., Pharmacy and Poisons Board.<br \/>Personal Attributes &#038; Competencies<br \/>Strong background in pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry and drug design principles.<br \/>Practical experience in synthetic organic chemistry and compound characterization.<br \/>Proficiency in modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, IR.<br \/>Familiarity with computational chemistry or molecular modeling tools is desirable.<br \/>Ability to integrate technology-enhanced learning methods.<br \/>Excellent written and oral communication skills.<br \/>Strong mentorship, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.<br \/>Demonstrated research and grant-writing capability.<br \/>High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and names and addresses of three referees to the address below by Friday, August 7th, 2026 . Director Administration United States International University \u2013 Africa Email: jobs-sphs@usiu.ac.ke<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/MyJobMagKEBot?start=c31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-07 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: United States International University &#8211; USIU Africa Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-07 Job Description Job SummaryThe successful candidate will report to the Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 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