Job Description

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/

Benefits

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of service, where applicable.

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.