Job Title: Faculty
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Dental Sciences
Campus/Location:
Job Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date: 8/12/2024
Job Purpose:
To support the department in pursuit of its academic objectives which include teaching on the Dental Assisting and Dental Technology programmes, undertake research, contribute to curriculum development as well as engagement in work-integrated learning and community engagement activities. Meeting core academic expectations to facilitate the delivery of the Dental Assisting and Dental Technology programmes offered in the department, as well as perform all related academic, research, and administrative tasks associated with the academic role, department, faculty, and institution.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in a health-related field with an undergraduate degree in the Dental field (Dentistry, Dental Therapy, Oral Hygiene, or related).
- Registration and good standing with the HPCSA.
- At least two (2) years of relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education and/or five (5) years of professional work experience in the Dental Field.
Preference will be given to candidates who meet the minimum requirements at Lecturer level.
Recommendations:
- Qualification in Dental Assisting.
- Evidence of progress towards completion of a Doctoral qualification.
- Academic experience at a higher education institution.
- Recent track record of research supervision and research outputs.
- Postgraduate teaching qualification.
- A Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate qualification in a health-related field with an undergraduate qualification in the dental field (Dentistry, Dental Therapy, Oral Hygiene or related).
- Registration and good standing with the HPCSA.
- At least one (1) year relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education and/or five (5) years of professional work experience in the Dental field.
The appointment at Junior Lecturer level is a 5-year contract subject to completion of master’s degree qualification within this period. Upon completion of the master’s qualification, conversion to permanent and at Lecturer level will be subject to institutional governance for approval.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:
- Lecturing and assessment of aspects of dental assisting.
- Demonstrating dental assisting procedures and supervision of practical sessions.
- Preparation of models and sample work for practical sessions, assessments and demonstrations.
- Develop course material and innovative teaching and learning methods.
- Identify at risk students, develop intervention strategies and monitor student progress.
- Integrate academic support especially in literacy and numeracy into their subject teaching.
- Plan, co-ordinate and supervise academic activities.
- Participate in curriculum development and quality assurance of the programmes.
- Academic administration, assessment and subject management.
- Liaison with the dentistry and dental technology professionals.
- Employer liaison, supervision and assessment of workplace and community based learning.
- Contribute to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for the Dental practitioners.
- Assisting with departmental initiatives, encompassing the development, support, implementation and evaluation of strategic and operational plans.
- Assist with student registration and departmental administration.
- Conduct research and contribute towards departmental research outputs.
- Involvement in service learning as well as community outreach initiatives.
- Personal/Professional Development.
- Excellent command of the English language and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and high-level presentation and facilitation skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in all aspects of dental assisting and academic activities related to higher education.
- Technical/professional knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the field of Dentistry.
- Ability to work in a team as well as work independently possessing a quality orientated work ethic.
- Strong learners focus with support of diversity.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Holistic approach to the development of students.
- Coaching and mentoring abilities.
- Aptitude for continuous learning.
- Promotes an awareness of human rights, democratic culture and good citizenship.
General Information:
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email: Ms Keabetswe Kebautloile at (Human Capital Department).
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.
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