Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - Discipline of Dentistry
Listing reference: ukzn_000606
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching and learning, clinical supervision in the B. of Oral Hygiene Program, postgraduate supervision, research and community engagement.
Job description
- Candidates will be required to do administration such as module and clinical coordination.
Minimum requirements
- All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Hygiene/Dental Therapy/Dentistry
- A Master’s degree qualification in the field of Dental Sciences
- Teaching, Research and Administration as applicable in the University criteria guidelines and job profile
- 3 years of teaching experience in Oral Hygiene at a tertiary institution
- 5 years of clinical experience
- 3 years clinical supervision of Students in Oral Hygiene
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (i.e Excel and PowerPoint)
- Valid code 08 driver’s license
Senior Lecturer:
- A relevant PhD degree in the field of Dental Sciences
- postgraduate supervision and a track record of publications
- 2 years experience in facilitating learning and assessments
- Evidence of presentation at conferences, and application of research grants
Essential Requirements:
- Be able to perform, lecture, assess and supervise all aspects of specialized skills within the scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist
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 31st of July 2025. The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za.
Benefits
The appointment will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Services
