Dental Specialist: Community Dentistry (Senior Lecturer)

Title of PositionDental Specialist: Community Dentistry (Senior Lecturer)Post NumberD001Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Community DentistryType 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 records for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Administration 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, Active participation in research relating to clinical and public health themes,Participation in service delivery activities related to the post,Participation in Faculty Outreach programmes,Administrative duties related to the post,The Following Would Enhance An ApplicationExperience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,Evidence of proven research and research supervision,Ability to work in a team as well as shown leadership skills, Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills,Competence to perform/experience in academic-, research- and service delivery administrative duties,Experience and involvement in programmes/initiatives to improve oral health care,Research output through journal publications and conference proceedings.Minimum RequirementsAppointment to this position requires the following criteria:An MChD (Community Dentistry) or equivalent, Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist in Community Dentistry is a prerequisite,Demonstrated experience and academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives.The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Prof. D Smit on tel.no. (021) 937 3148 or e-mail dsmit@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.