Job Details
- Expires 5 September 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: 5124
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: August 27th
- Remuneration package: Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
Background to Position
Job Purpose:
To support the department in pursuit of its academic objectives which include: teaching dental technology content, undertake research, contribute to curriculum development as well as the engagement in work integrated learning and community engagement activities. Meeting core academic expectations to facilitate the delivery of the Dental Technology programme offered in the department, as well as perform all related academic, research and administrative tasks associated with the academic role, department, faculty and institution.
Tygerberg Hospital Site - Tygerberg, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Description
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:
· Lecturing and assessment of all aspects of dental technology, with a focus on Removable orthodontics on the Dental Technology Programme
· Demonstrating dental technology 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 work place and community based learning
· Contribute to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for the Dental Technology 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
Competencies:
- Proficient in all aspects of dental technology 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 Dental Technology
- Excellent command of the English language and communication skills
- Good interpersonal and high-level presentation and facilitation skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a team as well as work independently possessing a quality orientated work ethic
- Strong learner focus with support of diversity
- Proficiency in MS Office 365
- Good administrative skills
- Holistic approach to the development of students
- Research skills
- Coaching and mentoring abilities
- Aptitude for continuous learning
- Promotes an awareness of human rights, democratic culture and good citizenship
Inherent Criteria
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Minimum Requirements: Lecturer (Permanent)
- Master’s degree in Dental Technology or equivalent qualification
- At least two (2) years relevant teaching experience in Higher Education and/or 5 years’ work experience as a Dental Technologist
- Registration in good standing with the SADTC as a Dental Technologist
- Knowledge of all subjects in dental technology including dental material sciences
- Discipline specific knowledge with regards to Removable Orthodontics
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters qualification in order to appoint at the Lecturer level.
Recommendations:
- Recent track record of research supervision and research outputs
- Post registration professional experience as a dental technologist
Minimum requirements: Junior Lecturer (5-year Contract)
- A BTech degree in Dental Technology or equivalent qualification
- At least two (2) years’ relevant training experience in Higher Education and/or 5 year’s work experience as a Dental Technologist
- Registration in good standing with the SADTC as a Dental Technologist
- Knowledge of all subjects in dental technology including dental material sciences
- Discipline specific knowledge with regards to Removable Orthodontics
- The appointment at Junior Lecturer level is a 5-year contract subject to completion of Masters degree qualification within this period. Upon completion of the Masters qualification, conversion to permanent and at Lecturer level will be subject to institutional governance for approval.
Recommendations:
- Evidence of progress towards completion of a Masters qualification
- Academic experience at a higher education institution
- Post registration professional experience as a dental technologist
Application Requirement
Closing Date: 05 September 2021
For enquires and assistance with your on-line application, please email Mr Jabu Makhambi, (Human Capital Department) at makhambij@cput.ac.za
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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.
