Head Clinical Unit​/Senior Lecturer

Title of Position:
Head Clinical Unit / Senior Lecturer

Post Number:
Educos 8021150 / ITS 7030 / D311

Faculty/Department:
University of the Western Cape – Dentistry – Prosthodontics Department

Position Type:
Permanent – Full Time

Location:

Tygerberg Campus – WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 10/7/2026

The Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to excellence in teaching, service delivery, and research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Teaching and training, 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 at appropriate UWC sites.
• Stimulating and conducting research and producing publications.
• Mentoring staff in the department.
• Leading and stimulating faculty and departmental community engagement initiatives.

• Leadership and management experience.
• PhD in the relevant field (preferred but not required for academic ranking).
• Experience teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students in Prosthodontics.
• Interest in all aspects of the specialty and excellent research and publications record.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal and sound communicative skills.
• Effective organising and mentoring abilities.

• Master of Dentistry (MChD) or equivalent specialist degree in Prosthodontics.
• Minimum of 5–7 years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience facilitating teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Experience in staff training for advanced restorative work and/or other areas in Prosthodontics.
• Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Prosthodontics.
• A broad understanding of all aspects of the specialty and an excellent research record.
• Publications record.

• All of the above requirements, plus:
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department’s academic objectives.
• Research and publication record, preferably in Prosthodontics.
• Expertise in any sub‑specialty in Prosthodontics.
• A record of successful postgraduate masters supervision.
• PhD in the relevant field (preferred but not required).
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, international presence in the discipline.
• Demonstrated academic leadership in teaching, learning, research, supervision and administration, contributing to the Faculty’s academic objectives.

Applicants may highlight their strengths as clinicians and researchers, including evidence/list of publications, research, and books (or chapters).

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.