Clinical Assistant Professor

Competition 898

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 Schedule D of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

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

Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) agreement.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

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 full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Dental Assisting Program. The position has an anticipated start date of, July 1, 2024. The appointment will be for a 3-year, Term-12 contract (with 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. 

The position is located on an Alberta Health Services(AHS) site, compliance with AHS workplace Health & Safety policies are in effect.

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. 

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.

Application Instructions:

Interested individuals are invited to submit an application online consisting of their curriculum vitae, a brief outline of their teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references addressed to: 

Dr. Paul Major, DDS, MSc