Clinical Assistant Professor - Dental Assisting

Competition 1942

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

This position has an initial appointment of 3 years.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Working for the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry has been educating students who wish to become oral health practitioners and championing the importance of oral health since 1917.

Position

The School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Dental Assisting Program. The position has an anticipated start date of March 1, 2025. The appointment will be for a 3-year, Term-12 contract, with the opportunity for renewal under the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Agreement.

Duties

The responsibilities during the academic year are primarily focused on didactic and clinical teaching with an expectation to develop as a scholarly teacher.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants will have a Certificate in Dental Assisting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• All applicants must be registered with or eligible to be registered with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of adult education.
• A record of demonstrated teaching excellence and clinical skills in the area of dental assisting.
• This position is located on an Alberta Health Services (AHS) site, compliance with AHS Workplace Health & Safety policies are in effect.

Preferred Qualifications

• A related Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Leadership, Health Sciences, or Sciences is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in a Dental Assisting program or advanced education in Dental Assisting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills, effective communication skills, and proficiency with computers and digital documentation.

Shortlisting and interviewing of qualified applicants will begin February 1, 2025.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals are invited to submit their application online as a single PDF document, which should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references, addressed to:

Carla Clarke

Director, Dental Assisting Program

School of Dentistry

University of Alberta