Dentist/Senior Lecturer

Title of PositionDentist/Senior LecturerPost NumberD217Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Paediatric DepartmentType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationTygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date5/5/2026Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe 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.Responsibilities Will IncludeTeaching and training on the combined platform i.e. Appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students,Input with the post graduate programme, Rendering service to patients at all service platforms, Active participation in research and publications,Participation in Faculty Outreach programmes,Administrative duties related to the post, including Faculty Committee representation.The Following Would Enhance An ApplicationExperience in treatment of patients with disabilities (physical and mental) on the combined platform,Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,Ability to work in a team,Good interpersonal and communication skills,Language proficiency in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape. Minimum RequirementsAppointment to this position requires the following minimum criteria:A MSc / PGDip qualification in either Clinical Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics or Community Dentistry.At least 3- 5 years clinical experience,Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist, Experience in undergraduate teaching and training,Evidence of research activities (conference attendance and publications) The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Dr Deon Joubert on tel.no. (021) 937 3073 or e-mail dejoubert@uwc.ac.zaIn 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 link below 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: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.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.