Dental Specialist: Community Dentistry (Senior Lecturer)
UWC Sport, Campus, IL, United States
Title of Position:
Dental Specialist: Community Dentistry (Senior Lecturer)
Post Number:
D001
Faculty/Department:
University of the Western Cape → Dentistry → Community Dentistry
Type of Position:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date:
5/5/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, 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.
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.
Desired Enhancements
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 organizational skills.
Competence to perform/experience in academic-, research- and service delivery administrative duties.
Experience and involvement in programmes/initiatives to improve oral health care.
Research output through journal publications and conference proceedings.
Minimum Requirements
An MChD (Community Dentistry) or equivalent.
Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist in Community Dentistry is a prerequisite.
Demonstrated experience and academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives.
EEO & Employment Equity
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.
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Dental Specialist: Community Dentistry (Senior Lecturer)
Post Number:
D001
Faculty/Department:
University of the Western Cape → Dentistry → Community Dentistry
Type of Position:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date:
5/5/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, 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.
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.
Desired Enhancements
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 organizational skills.
Competence to perform/experience in academic-, research- and service delivery administrative duties.
Experience and involvement in programmes/initiatives to improve oral health care.
Research output through journal publications and conference proceedings.
Minimum Requirements
An MChD (Community Dentistry) or equivalent.
Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist in Community Dentistry is a prerequisite.
Demonstrated experience and academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives.
EEO & Employment Equity
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.
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