Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Discipline of Dentistry

University of Kwazulu Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Dentistry to contribute to teaching, clinical supervision, and research. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and have substantial teaching and clinical experience. This role emphasizes undergraduate education in Oral Hygiene and involves administrative responsibilities. Applications are open until July 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in Oral Hygiene at a tertiary institution.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• 3 years of clinical supervision of students in Oral Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to undergraduate teaching and learning.
• Handle administration such as module and clinical coordination.
• Supervise postgraduate students and engage in research.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching

Computer literacy

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Oral Hygiene / Dental Therapy / Dentistry

Master’s degree in Dental Sciences

Relevant PhD degree (for Senior Lecturer)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Discipline of Dentistry

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : August 14, 2025

Introduction

The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching and learning, clinical supervision in the B. of Oral Hygiene Program, postgraduate supervision, research, and community engagement.

Job Description

Candidates will be required to handle administration such as module and clinical coordination.

Minimum Requirements

• All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Hygiene / Dental Therapy / Dentistry.
• A Master’s degree qualification in the field of Dental Sciences.
• Experience in Teaching, Research, and Administration as per university criteria and job profile.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in Oral Hygiene at a tertiary institution.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• 3 years of clinical supervision of students in Oral Hygiene.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license.

Senior Lecturer :

• A relevant PhD degree in Dental Sciences.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision and a track record of publications.
• At least 2 years of experience in facilitating learning and assessments.
• Evidence of presentations at conferences and application of research grants.

Essential Requirements :

• Ability to perform, lecture, assess, and supervise all aspects of specialized skills within the scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist.

Application Deadline : 31 July 2025

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