Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Oral Hygienist

Post NumberD166 and D167Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Oral Hygiene DepartmentType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationTygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date17/11/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates for a post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Oral Hygiene on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.The Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates for a post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Oral Hygiene on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.Responsibilities will include:Teaching and training on the clinical platform,Clinical teaching of undergraduate students,Under and post-graduate supervision,Active participation in research and publications,Administrative duties related to the post,Rendering services to patients at all platforms serviced by the Faculty of Dentistry,Participation in Community Engagement activities.Minimum RequirementsMinimum RequirementsA Bachelor of Oral Health degree,A Masters degree in the field of health sciences or education, relevant to Oral Hygiene,A minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution,Being currently attached to a training institution in a full or part-time capacity and involved in teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate oral hygiene students,Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA),HPCSA registration should include independent practice and the full Oral Hygiene scope of practice as per the Government Gazette, 17th September 2021.The Academic level of the appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.RecommendationPost graduate qualification in education,Experience in curriculum development,A keen interest in teaching and learning, research and administration,Experience in research supervision,Publications in the field of Oral Hygiene.The following will serve as a strong recommendation in being considered for appointment:A PhD relevant to the field of health sciences or education relevant to oral hygiene.The following would enhance an application (at each of the above levels):Proficiency in the treatment and management of oral diseases in line with the latest scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist, including knowledge of recent trends in patient management,Ability to work in a team,Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills,For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Prof. Priscilla Brijlal on / or e-mail In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. 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.