Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept

Posted date September 19, 2025

Closing date October 31, 2025

Position Type Full Time

Description

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) at the University of Alberta invites applications for appointment as academic Chair of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry and Senior Associate Dean, Dentistry, from experts in oral health (DDS, BSc/MSc in dental hygiene, PhD or equivalent degrees). A dynamic, visionary leader is sought who will lead the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry within the FoMD and the College of Health Sciences, advancing excellence in education, research, and community-engaged clinical training in oral health.

Within the College of Health Sciences, the FoMD at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta) is internationally recognized as a top-five health sciences faculty in Canada and top-75 worldwide. The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry has a 100-year-plus history as a leading Canadian centre for education and research in oral health. Today the School comprises 500+ faculty and staff and 400+ learners (certificate, undergraduate and graduate). It serves ~15,000 patients annually across seven permanent clinic sites and multiple mobile clinics in Alberta. Academic programs include one accredited Dental Assisting certificate, two undergraduate programs (Doctor of Dental Surgery; Dental Hygiene), and six graduate programs, as well as Continuing Dental Education offerings ranging from micro-courses to full certification. The School partners with community organizations and FoMD Research Institutes to deliver cutting-edge education, impactful research, and exceptional, community-engaged clinical care.

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership for the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry across training programs (dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, and graduate studies), research (biomedical, clinical, health services delivery, and population health), and care delivery in our teaching clinics.

• Articulate and deliver a clear, student- and community-centred vision for education and research;
• Lead with inclusion and integrity, inspiring excellence and collaboration across disciplines, programs, and sites;
• Build and sustain strong relationships with diverse learners, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners;
• Foster innovation to meet the evolving needs of learners, faculty, staff, patients, and communities;
• Demonstrate the ability to manage a large, complex academic-clinical enterprise that integrates education, research, and clinical care.

Applicants will hold degrees demonstrating expertise in oral health (e.g., DDS, PhD, or equivalent). The successful candidate will receive a tenured appointment; salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and scholarly contributions. Where appropriate, time may be allocated to private practice.

Interested candidates should submit the following in one file:

• A letter of introduction outlining relevant academic and leadership experience, your vision for the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry, and why you are an ideal candidate (maximum 3 pages);
• A leadership philosophy statement (maximum 1 page);
• A statement on your approach to collaboration with internal and external partners (maximum 1 page);
• An equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement describing past contributions and resulting impact in academic, professional, and/or community settings (maximum 1 page);
• A curriculum vitae.

To reduce unconscious bias, please remove identifying information (e.g., name, age, gender identity, education, work history) from the leadership philosophy, collaboration and EDI statements to support blinded review by the Search and Recommendation Committee. Your CV should remain complete and unredacted.

The posting will remain open until the position is filled. Confidential inquiries are welcome. If you require an accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact ddoudiet@ualberta.ca. Early applications are encouraged.

The FoMD has adopted the Okanagan Charter and is committed to health-promoting learning and working environments that support safety, wellbeing, respect, and belonging.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight October 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.