Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Oral Hygienist

University Of The Western Cape; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cape Town seeks a Permanent Full-Time position in the Dentistry – Oral Hygiene Department. The role entails teaching and supervising students, engaging in research, and administrative duties. Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Oral Health and a Master's degree, with registration with the HPCSA required. A keen interest in teaching and curriculum development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Involvement in teaching undergraduate oral hygiene students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training on the clinical platform.
• Clinical teaching of undergraduate students.
• Active participation in research and publications.

Skills

Teaching and clinical supervision

Good interpersonal skills

Research and publications

Curriculum development experience

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health degree

Masters degree in health sciences or education

PhD relevant to health sciences or education

Job description

Post Number: D and D

Faculty / Department: University of the Western Cape

Dentistry – Oral Hygiene Department

Type of Position: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Tygerberg Campus – WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 17/11

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training on the clinical platform
• Clinical teaching of undergraduate students
• Under‑ and post‑graduate supervision
• Active participation in research and publications
• Administrative duties related to the post
• Rendering services to patients at all platforms serviced by the Faculty of Dentistry
• Participation in Community Engagement activities

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Oral Health degree
• A Masters degree in the field of health sciences or education, relevant to Oral Hygiene
• A minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution
• Being currently attached to a training institution in a full or part‑time capacity and involved in teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate oral hygiene students
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• HPCSC registration should include independent practice and the full Oral Hygiene scope of practice as per the Government Gazette, 17th September

Recommendations

• Academic level commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Post‑graduate qualification in education
• Experience in curriculum development
• Keen interest in teaching and learning, research and administration
• Experience in research supervision
• Publications in the field of Oral Hygiene
• PhD relevant to the field of health sciences or education relevant to oral hygiene (strong recommendation)
• Proficiency in treatment and management of oral diseases in line with latest scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist
• Knowledge of recent trends in patient management
• Ability to work in a team, good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Application Requirements

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. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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.

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