Associate Professor/Head Clinical Unit/Senior Lecturer at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Teaching and training on the combined platform i.e. appropriate training, supervision and facilitation of undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of appropriate teaching and learning practices,
• Rendering service to patients on the Oral Health platform in the Western Cape,
• Conduct research and produce publications,
• Mentoring staff in the department, 
• Administrative duties related to the post.

The following would enhance an application:

• Leadership and management experience,
• PhD in the relevant field would be preferred in respect of the Academic ranking of this post, but is not a prerequisite,
• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• A keen interest in all aspects of the specialty, and an excellent research and publications record, 
• Ability to work in a team,
• Good interpersonal and sound communicative skills,
• Effective organising abilities.

Minimum Requirements
Appointment to this position requires the following:

• Master of Dentistry or equivalent Specialist degree in Prosthodontics, 
• A 5  years post qualification experience, 
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Meets the requirements to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Prosthodontics,
• A broad understanding in all aspects of the specialty, and an excellent research and publications record, 
• Previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience. 
• The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements for Appointment as Senior Lecturer

• Aforementioned minimum requirements plus;
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives,
• Research and publications record, 
• Expertise in any of the sub specialty in the field of Prosthodontics.

Minimum Requirements for Appointment as Associate Professor/Head Clinical Unit

• Aforementioned minimum requirements plus; 
• PhD in the relevant field would be preferred in respect of Academic ranking of this post, but is not a prerequisite, 
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of Prosthodontics,
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision,
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline. 
• Applicants must highlight their strength as a clinician and researcher. Include evidence/list of publications/research/books (or chapters in a book) that has been undertaken. 

Closing Date

26/5/2023