Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept

Posted date August 15, 2025

Closing date September 16, 2025

Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

Description

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 for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

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

This position is in-person and is located in Edmonton, Alberta in the Oral Health Clinic at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. This posting may be used to fill two positions.

The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry invites applications for a part-time (three days per week), non-tenure track faculty position in the DDS Program in the discipline of Comprehensive Care. The position has an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical and didactic teaching at the undergraduate level. The initial assignment for this position will be as a Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead. Internal applicants are welcome to apply.

Comprehensive Care Model Background

Four teams of undergraduate students under the supervision of faculty, provide comprehensive dental care for members of the public at the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry's Oral Health Clinic inKaye Edmonton Clinic. Each team is led by an experienced general practitioner, the CC Director, and includes dental and dental hygiene students, a DDS Lead, a DH Lead, and a treatment coordinator. Additional faculty (full-time, part-time, generalist and specialist) and staff (clinical and administrative) support all 4 teams.

The Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead has the role of clinical instructor and student mentor for Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) students within the CC Team. The lead is responsible for promoting student-focused learning and patient-centered care in the DDS Program at the University of Alberta, School of Dentistry.

Term of Appointment: Part-time, 0.6 FTE, Term contract for the period of late August to mid-July under the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Agreement. Academic rank and salary will be based on the applicant's credentials and experience.

Duties

• Provide clinical CC supervision, instruction, evaluation & mentorship to students in all years of the DDS program
• Demonstrate procedures and provide treatment when required
• Ensure students have a positive and supportive clinical learning environment
• Ensure the core values of comprehensive care are practiced in the Oral Health Clinic
• Perform formative daily clinic grading and provide feedback to students after each clinical session
• Provide feedback to the CC Director on individual student progress as required
  • Support the CC Director in monitoring case assignment and the progress of DDS students within the Team
  • Assist the CC Director to provide patient management and progress reports to students as required
  • Provide feedback regarding student progress to the CC Director
  • Consults with Specialists when required.
    • Interacts with clinic support staff to ensure students are acting in a professional manner and following infection control protocols
    • Ensures Electronic Health Records are managed properly and confidentiality is maintained

Applicants will have graduated from an accredited DDS / DMD or equivalent program and be eligible for licensure with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta. At least five (5) years’ experience in practicing general clinical dentistry with a high degree of confidence in managing and demonstrating all aspects of general dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthodontics, is required. Must possess effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting students new to the clinical environment. It is preferable that a CC DDS Lead continues practicing dentistry to maintain clinical skills. The successful applicant will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration and ongoing support of pre-clinical practices within our dynamic clinical setting. A core responsibility will involve the continuous calibration and alignment of pre-clinical methodologies with clinical application, ensuring a cohesive and effective educational and operational environment. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with digital technologies pertinent to modern clinical dentistry as well as a strong command of administrative digital platforms and tools, including but not limited to: Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.), Cally (internal academic scheduling/assessment/tracking tool), Canvas (Learning Management System), various internal data dashboards, axiUm (dental practice management software), and other relevant practice management and communication software. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive approach to technology integration and a commitment to fostering an environment where pre-clinical foundations are robustly supported by clinical practice.

Academic rank and salary will be based on the incumbent’s qualifications, experience and achievements.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their application package online containing a resume, a brief outline of their teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references to the attention of the Search & Selection Committee.

This competition will remain open until the position is filled. Review and selection of shortlisted candidates will begin on August 18, 2025.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Z. Apel-zuzanna@ualberta.ca

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.

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 September 16, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.