Dental Specialist: Community Dentistry (Senior Lecturer)
Job Description
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence in teaching & learning, service rendering and research. We are seeking a professionally qualified candidate with an excellent record for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Administration of the Western Cape, under the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.
Closing Date: 5/5/2026.
Responsibilities- Teaching and training on the combined platform, i.e. appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Active participation in research relating to clinical and public health themes
- Participation in service delivery activities related to the post
- Participation in Faculty outreach programmes
- Administrative duties related to the post
- Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Evidence of proven research and research supervision
- Ability to work in a team as well as shown leadership skills
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Competence to perform/experience in academic, research and service delivery administrative duties
- Experience and involvement in programmes or initiatives to improve oral health care
- Research output through journal publications and conference proceedings
- An MChD (Community Dentistry) or equivalent
- Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist in Community Dentistry
- Demonstrated experience and academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department's academic objectives
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, to make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and to conduct competency assessments.
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