Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Discipline of Dentistry)
Listing reference: ukzn_000692
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER,
DISCIPLINE OF DENTISTRY,
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
WESTVILLE CAMPUS.
Job description
- The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching and learning, clinical supervision in the Bachelor of Oral Hygiene Program, postgraduate supervision, research and community engagement.
- Candidates will be required to do administration such as module and clinical coordination
Minimum requirements
General Minimum Requirements
- All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Hygiene/Bachelor of Dental Therapy/Dentistry
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist/ Dental Therapist/Dentist
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Valid code 08 driver’s license
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an Oral Hygienist/Dental Therapist/Dentist
Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer
- A PhD Degree in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field at the tertiary level
- A minimum of five (5) publications in peer-reviewed SAPSE-accredited journals
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Master’s and/or PhD levels, appropriate for the level
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
Minimum Requirements for Lecturer
- A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline
- Experience in teaching and learning, and assessment practices in a relevant field at a tertiary institution
- Ability to make the necessary preparation and coordination of various teaching and examination schedules within the discipline
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programs
A successful candidate at the Lecturer level will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of assumption of duty
The closing date for receipt of applications is the 31st of October 2025.
The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available by clicking the following link: https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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