Dental Specialist/Senior Lecturer
UWC Sport, Campus, IL, United States
Title of Position
Dental Specialist/Senior Lecturer
Post Number
D230
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape → Dentistry → Orthodontics Department
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Tygerberg Campus - WC, ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
7/5/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world‑class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Learning & Teaching, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates with excellent records for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Administration of the Western Cape, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.
The successful candidate for Specialist/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Facilitate learning, teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Orthodontics
Conduct research and publish in reputable orthodontic journals
Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
Provide academic leadership and administration
Undertake curriculum development and assessment
Participate in community engagement and outreach
Rendering service to patients on the Oral Health platform (TOHC + MPOHC and other satellite clinics)
The Following Would Enhance An Application
PhD in Orthodontics from accredited training institution
Minimum Requirements
MDS/M.Ch.D or equivalent, in the field of Orthodontics
Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, teaching and training, preferably in the field of Orthodontics
Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Orthodontics
A broad understanding in all aspects of the specialty
The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
Key Competencies
Leadership and Management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Presentation and facilitation skills
Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
Student focused approach
Coaching and mentoring skills
Planning and organising skills
Computer literacy and e-learning skills
Employment Equity
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.
Legal
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.
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Dental Specialist/Senior Lecturer
Post Number
D230
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape → Dentistry → Orthodontics Department
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Tygerberg Campus - WC, ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
7/5/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world‑class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Learning & Teaching, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates with excellent records for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Administration of the Western Cape, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.
The successful candidate for Specialist/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Facilitate learning, teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Orthodontics
Conduct research and publish in reputable orthodontic journals
Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
Provide academic leadership and administration
Undertake curriculum development and assessment
Participate in community engagement and outreach
Rendering service to patients on the Oral Health platform (TOHC + MPOHC and other satellite clinics)
The Following Would Enhance An Application
PhD in Orthodontics from accredited training institution
Minimum Requirements
MDS/M.Ch.D or equivalent, in the field of Orthodontics
Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, teaching and training, preferably in the field of Orthodontics
Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Orthodontics
A broad understanding in all aspects of the specialty
The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
Key Competencies
Leadership and Management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Presentation and facilitation skills
Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
Student focused approach
Coaching and mentoring skills
Planning and organising skills
Computer literacy and e-learning skills
Employment Equity
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.
Legal
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.
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