Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Oral Hygienist

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Motherwell; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Oral Hygiene. The role includes teaching, clinical supervision, and participation in research, requiring a Bachelor of Oral Health and a Master's degree in a relevant field. A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and HPCSA registration are essential. This position offers opportunities for community engagement and academic development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Currently attached to a training institution involved in teaching and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach and train on the clinical platform.
• Supervise undergraduate students in clinical settings.
• Engage in research and publish findings.
• Fulfill administrative duties as required.

Skills

Teaching and training

Clinical supervision

Research participation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health

Masters in health sciences or education

PhD in health sciences or education (recommended)

Job description

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 for a post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Oral Hygiene on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities will include:

• 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)
• HPCSA registration should include independent practice and the full Oral Hygiene scope of practice as per the Government Gazette, 17th September 2021
  

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

Recommendation

• Post graduate qualification in education
• Experience in curriculum development
• A keen interest in teaching and learning, research and administration
• Experience in research supervision
• Publications in the field of Oral Hygiene

The following will serve as a strong recommendation in being considered for appointment:

• A PhD relevant to the field of health sciences or education relevant to oral hygiene

The following would enhance an application (at each of the above levels):

• Proficiency in the treatment and management of oral diseases in line with the latest scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist, including knowledge of recent trends in patient management
• Ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Prof. Priscilla Brijlal on tel.no. [phone] / [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]