Associate Professor/Head Clinical Unit/Senior Lecturer - (1899)Position: Associate Professor/Head Clinical Unit/Senior Lecturer
Post Number: 8026777 ITS 7027
Faculty/Department: University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Prosthodontics Department
Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date: 27/11/2024
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 in Teaching & Learning, service rendering, and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape.
Key Performance Areas: Teaching and training on the combined platform, including 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.Conducting research and producing publications.Mentoring staff in the department.Administrative duties related to the post.Enhancements to Application: Leadership and management experience.PhD in the relevant field preferred, but not a prerequisite.Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.A keen interest in all aspects of the specialty, with an excellent research and publications record.Ability to work in a team.Good interpersonal and sound communicative skills.Effective organizing abilities.Appointment Requirements: Master of Dentistry or equivalent Specialist degree in Prosthodontics.Five 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 of all aspects of the specialty, with an excellent research and publications record.Previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.Minimum Requirements for Appointment as Senior Lecturer: Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, research, supervision, and administration.Research and publications record.Expertise in any of the subspecialties in the field of Prosthodontics.Minimum Requirements for Appointment as Associate Professor/Head Clinical Unit: PhD in the relevant field preferred, but 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 the discipline.Applicants must highlight their strength as a clinician and researcher, including a list of publications/research/books (or chapters in a book).
Contact Information: For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Dr. Ronel Maart at (021) 937 3054 or e-mail ******.
Application Instructions: In your application, highlight your strengths and include a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification.
Disclaimer: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application with stakeholders to process the application. 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.
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