Adjunct Faculty – Pharmaceutical Marketing at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will report to the Chair of Department, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The role requires a strong commitment to teaching Bachelor of Pharmacy students, contributing to scholarly research, and providing clinical expertise that enhances student learning, advances pharmacy practice, and supports the University’s mission of world-class education, research, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

The Adjunct faculty to teach the Pharmaceutical Marketing course will contribute to teaching, research, and clinical service, with a primary focus on:

• Delivering high-quality instruction in pharmaceutical marketing and related courses
• Supporting student learning through mentorship, supervision, and academic advising
• Engaging in research and scholarly activities that contribute to pharmacy practice and education
• Providing clinical expertise to support experiential learning and professional development
• Promote and uphold the mission and values of USIU–Africa
• Teach and precept pharmacy students at approved clinical sites
• Participate in the Skills Laboratory, including physical assessment training
• Provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services at designated clinical sites
• Coordinate courses and develop instructional and assessment materials
• Contribute to the planning, administration, and academic activities of the School of Pharmacy
• Organize and participate in inter-professional education and training initiatives
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to assigned students
• Contribute to overall student success, including academic performance, progression, and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or PharmD from an accredited university
• Postgraduate Qualifications (at least one of the following)
• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm); Pharmaceutical Management, Industrial Pharmacy
  • OR a relevant Master’s degree, such as:

• MBA (Marketing, Strategic Management, Healthcare Management)
• MSc. in Marketing
• MSc. in Health Economics / Health Systems / Pharmaceutical Policy
• A PhD is desirable.

Professional & Regulatory Requirements

• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya
• Meets Commission for University Education (CUE) requirements for adjunct faculty

Industry & Teaching Experience

• Demonstrable experience in pharmaceutical marketing, such as:
  • Medical representative / product manager roles
  • Market access, sales strategy, or brand management
  • Regulatory affairs or pharmacoeconomics
• Prior teaching, guest lecturing, or professional training experience is preferred
• Practical exposure to:
  • Ethical promotion of medicines
  • Pharmacoeconomics and pricing
  • Market research and product lifecycle management