Lecturer in Removable Prosthodontics

ST. AUGUSTINE, REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, WEST INDIES

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum:

• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, with a focus in Prosthodontics

or

• a Master of Science degree in Removable Prosthodontics or Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

or

• a Master in Clinical Dentistry, with a focus on Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

Candidates should also possess:

• A DDS, DMD, BDS degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university or tertiary level institution
• Teaching experience in the field of Pre-Clinical, Clinical or Laboratory Removable Prosthodontic at the undergraduate level
• A good record of research and publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
• Proficiency in designing and delivering various types of dental prosthesis
• Familiarity with digital workflows for removable prosthodontics and newer types of technologies for fabricating dentures
• Expertise in at least one (1) of the following areas:
  • Removable Acrylic Dental Prostheses
  • Removable Metal Dental prostheses
  • Removable implant supported Prostheses
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Candidates with demonstrated prior experience in the successful management of patients throughout the denture making process would have an advantage.

The following would be considered assets:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics, inclusive of Removable Prosthodontics
• Certificate or Fellowship in Medical or Dental Education
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Evidence of prior success in attracting external research and development funding

Candidates should be registered or be eligible to be registered with the Dental Council of Trinidad and Tobago.

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above. 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Two (2) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at https://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/ in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.

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