Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position; Lecturer (Paedodontics)
Job Code; J22/12Apr/01
Location; KAMPALA CAMPUS
Department; Academic Faculties
Job Type; Full Time
Qualification; MASTERS
Pay Rate; LEVEL 8.1
Duration; Not Specified
Travel; Not Specified
Posted On; 11th April 2022 01:00 PM
Closing On: 22nd April 2022 05:00 PM

Purpose of the job:
To teach, carry out research and provide clinical instruction to Dental students, residents and service to the community.

Qualifications and experience:
1. Must have a Master’s degree in either Finance and Accounting or Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration/Studies (accounting option) obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
2. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery from a recognized institution of higher learning.
3. Must have completed a Specialist Training in the area of Paedodontics and willing to grow over the next five years.
4. Must have University teaching experience at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years, or Tutorial Assistant for at least three (3) years.
5. Must have at least one scholarly article or publication OR should have undertaken at least one research project/ paper.
6. Must be registered or eligible for full registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council.
7. Should demonstrate commitment to dental research.
8. Past Experience in teaching Paedodontics.
9. Must be a person of high integrity.
10. Must be a committed and practicing Christian.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Participate in course administration and instruction for the dental school curriculum.
2. Develop and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines.
3. Employ multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large and small group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, team-based learning and distance education.
4. Provide formative and summative assessment of undergraduate and post-graduate dental student performance.
5. Provide individual support, feedback, and advice to dental students.
6. Providing specialist Paedodontics services to patients.
7. Work closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the dental school’s curriculum.
8. Engage in scholarship and academically-related public service.
9. Engage in clinical practice of Paedodontics.
10. Supervising student Paedodontics sessions, treatment plans, and competences; acting as a clinical academic advisor and/or undergraduate restorative portfolio supervisor, as requested by the Head of Department.
11. Actively engage in research in Paedodontics, or a related field, within developing UCUSoD research themes.
12. Provide support to research internally and externally by attending and presenting at relevant meetings.
13. Engage in publication of original material (reviews, case studies, research results).
14. Provide continuing professional development in the area of Paedodontics

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
1. Send two (2) copies of an application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references (Academic, Pastoral & Leadership)
2. Two (2) copies of CERTIFIED academic and professional certificates and transcripts
3. apply at: https://alpha.ucu.ac.ug/mis/jobs 
Deadline 22nd April 2022

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