Responsibilities:

The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching and learning in the B. of Oral Hygiene Program, and postgraduate supervision, research and community engagement. Candidates will be required to do administration such as module coordination and clinical supervision.    

Minimum Requirements:

·     All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Hygiene;

·     A Master’s degree qualification in the field of Dental Sciences; and   pursuing doctoral studies in Dentistry for Lecturer level.

·     A relevant PhD degree in the field of Dental Sciences for appointment at a Senior Lecturer level

·     Experience in teaching Oral Hygiene students at a tertiary institution;

·     Competence and at least 2-year experience in facilitating learning and assessments as an Advantage for Lecturer / Requirement for Senior   

       Lecturer level

·     Appropriate clinical experience, clinical supervision of students will be an advantage;

·     Competence in postgraduate supervision and a track record of publications as an Advantage for Lecturer / Requirement for Senior Lecturer level;

·     Evidence of presentation at conferences as an advantage for lecturer level and application of research grants at senior lecturer level;

·     Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint);

·      Valid code 08 driver’s license;

·     Teaching, Research and Administration as applicable in the University criteria guidelines and job profile.

Essential Requirements:

·         Must be able to perform and supervise all aspects of specialized skills within the scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist.  

·         Must have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience