Senior Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery Lecturer - Teaching & Research

Dental Specialist: Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery (Senior Lecturer)

Post Number

5621

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Maxillofacial and Oral Department

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Closing Date

12/6/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Faculty of Dentistry is a leading academic and oral health centre, dedicated to advancing oral health through excellence in teaching and learning, clinical service delivery, and research. With a strong commitment to innovation, social responsiveness, and academic scholarship, the Faculty plays a pivotal role in training future oral health professionals and strengthening public-sector oral healthcare.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals with strong academic and clinical track records for a position on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW). The appointment will be made in accordance with the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities will include:

• Rendering a maxillofacial and oral surgery service on the combined platform i.e. Tygerberg and Mitchells Plain Oral Health Centres, Groote Schuur-, Tygerberg- and Red Cross Academic Hospitals and secondary hospitals where indicated. (normal working hours and overtime duties as per departmental roster),
• Teaching and training on the combined platform, i.e. appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Conduct, assist and stimulate research,
• Control and management of clinical services as delegated by the Head of Department,
• Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards related to these services,
• Maintain necessary discipline over staff under his/her control,
• Attend to administrative matters as pertains to hospital administration and academics,
• Promote community-orientated services.

The following would enhance an application:

• A PhD, or registered toward a PhD in a relevant field would be preferred in respect of the Academic ranking of this post, but is not prerequisite,
• Must be / have been affiliated to an academic dental institution,
• Experience in cranio-maxillofacial trauma,
• Experience in maxillofacial and neck sepsis,
• Experience in managing difficult airways and tracheostomies,
• Experience in tumour resection, extra-oral approaches for reconstruction and fibula free flap reconstructions,
• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Research experience,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,

Appointment to this position requires the following criteria:

• A MChD (MFOS) or FCMFOS-SA or equivalent qualification,
• Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 'Specialist Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon' on the date of appointment is a prerequisite,
• Demonstrated experience and academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision, and administration, in order to contribute to the Faculty's academic objectives,
• Research and publications record.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Dr. Nashreen Behardien on tel.no. or e-mail

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: .

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, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.