Education-Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Dental Sciences

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Dental Sciences

Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Cape
Town, Western Cape
Minimum Requirements
The incumbent needs to be r egis t ered with the
HPCSA as a Dental Assistant and have a M aste r '
s D egree (Lecturer) or be registered for a
master's degree as well as five (5) years'
experience as a dental assistant in the private or
public sector (Junior Lecturer)
Clinical knowledge in the Dental Assisti n g field
An additional qualification in education would be
desirable
Applicants with a B Tech or equivalent qualification
may be considered for appointment as a junior
lecturer in which case a Master's qualification must
be obtained within 3 years of date of appointment
after which the incumbent may apply for promotion
to the position of lecturer
Recommendations
Key Performance Areas
Lecturing on the Dental Assisting programme
Undertake Dental Assisting related training and
assessments, curriculum and pr o g r amme
development
Pla n , coordinate and oversee the Dental Assisting
programme
Assist in the establishing of a campus dental clinic
and oversee the operational administrative
activities on a daily basis.
Liaison with other traini n g providers , Health
Departments , communities and the employer
sector of dental assistants
Ability to conduct and supervise research in related
dental sciences
Prepare profe s sional, a ppropriate and h i gh
quality learning materials
Contribute towards curriculum d evelo p ment and
review of exist i ng and new programmes
Assessment: Facilitate assessment and review of
methodologies, identifying at risk students and
applying appropriate interventional strateg i es
Teaching and learning strategies: Incorporate
current and innovative trends in higher education.
Promote teaching and learni n g in a manner that
is student focused and inculcates lif e l ong learni
n g
Academic administration : opt i mum record ke e
ping of students , marks, report writing, portfolios
Contribute towards marketing , recruitment and
selection of students
Contribute towards community service - i
ncorporate service learning into curriculum
Contribute towards Quality Assurance in the
Department
Consult and collaborate with other academic staff
and the clinical platform (industry) to ensure
integration of theory and clinical pr a ctice
Supervise tutors, mentors
Continued Professional Development:
Contribute towards the offering of CPD
activities
Keep up to date with advanced technology in the
dental sciences, current trends in higher
education and challenges in health care
Competencies
Excellent presentation, organizational, planning,
interpersonal, coaching communication and
administrative skills
Strong learner focus, proficiency in English,
proficiency in MS Office, ability to work in a team,
a quality orientated work ethic
Pla n , coordinate and supervise academic abilities
related to the Dental Assisting programme .
Good English writing proficiency
Good work ethic p romoting fairness, transparency
and confidentiality
Ability to work independently as well as being a
team worker
Leadership and mentoring skills
H olistic approach to the development of students
Promotes an awareness of human rights,
democratic culture and good citizenship
General Information
Enquiries: (021) 959 6704/ 6738
Closing Date: 14 November 2014
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