Head Clinical Unit/Senior Lecturer

Post Number Educos 8021150/ ITS 7030/ D311 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Prosthodontics Department Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 10/7/2026

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 credentials for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.

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 at appropriate UWC sites,
• Stimulate and conduct research and produce publications,
• Mentoring staff in the department,
• Lead and stimulate Faculty and departmental community engagement initiatives.

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 in Prosthodontics,
• 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 and mentoring abilities. Minimum Requirements

Appointment to this position requires the following:

• Master of Dentistry (MChD) or equivalent Specialist degree in Prosthodontics,
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years post qualification experience,
• Experience in facilitating teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Experience in Staff training for advanced Restorative work and/ or other areas in Prosthodontics,
• Valid registration 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 record,
• Publications record.

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

Minimum Requirements for Appointment as Head Clinical Unit/Senior Lecturer

• Aforementioned minimum requirements plus,
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives,
• Research and publications record, preferably in the field of Prosthodontics,
• Expertise in any of the sub specialty in the field of Prosthodontics,
• A record of successful postgraduate Masters supervision,
• PhD in the relevant field would be preferred in respect of Academic ranking of this post, but is not a prerequisite,
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline,
• Demonstrated academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Faculty’s academic objectives.

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.

For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Professor S Khan at the following e-mail [email protected]

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. 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 or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: 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.