Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1638 Clinical Support Procedures)
About the role
Competition Number
ESC06802
Org Code/Description
Dental Assisting Cont Ed- GPR-35467-DEPT
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Posting Title
Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1638 Clinical Support Procedures)
Contract Start Date
01/04/2026
Contract End Date
01/25/2026
Contract Rate
$60 per hour
Ongoing
No
Bargaining Unit
Faculty Association
Course Dates and Times
Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student
1 hr per student + 4 hrs lab + 1 hr prep
Total Contract Hours
Based on student enrollment
Supervisor ID Number
Supervisor Position Number
Posting Status
Open
Date Posted
12/04/2025
Closing Date
12/17/2025
Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows:
Course=January 4-25, 2026
Lab=January 25, 2026 1300-1700
Notes
Course runs based on student enrollment
Quick Link
https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/62713
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
Job Duties
Job Duties
Check links and content prior to the start of the course, update resources as needed, communicate with students regularly, mark assignments, monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, manage and review exam submissions as required, finalize official grades.
Create an outline for the lab days, submit packing list(s) to lab in a timely manner, prepare the room and supplies prior to the start time and cleanup afterwards, teach and demonstrate related skills, provide scenarios and answer student’s questions, complete performance skill testing as required, submit any required paperwork to Continuing Education.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Description
Required Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
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Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
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Min. 2 years recent and relevant (2 years within the last 5 years) dental assisting experience in a dental office.
-
Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques-up to date with current dental assisting courses.
-
Recent experience in teaching dental assisting skills and/or a recent experience in a clinical environment.
-
Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills.
-
Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty.
-
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
About Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.
Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1638 Clinical Support Procedures)
About the role
Competition Number
ESC06802
Org Code/Description
Dental Assisting Cont Ed- GPR-35467-DEPT
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Posting Title
Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1638 Clinical Support Procedures)
Contract Start Date
01/04/2026
Contract End Date
01/25/2026
Contract Rate
$60 per hour
Ongoing
No
Bargaining Unit
Faculty Association
Course Dates and Times
Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student
1 hr per student + 4 hrs lab + 1 hr prep
Total Contract Hours
Based on student enrollment
Supervisor ID Number
Supervisor Position Number
Posting Status
Open
Date Posted
12/04/2025
Closing Date
12/17/2025
Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows:
Course=January 4-25, 2026
Lab=January 25, 2026 1300-1700
Notes
Course runs based on student enrollment
Quick Link
https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/62713
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
Job Duties
Job Duties
Check links and content prior to the start of the course, update resources as needed, communicate with students regularly, mark assignments, monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, manage and review exam submissions as required, finalize official grades.
Create an outline for the lab days, submit packing list(s) to lab in a timely manner, prepare the room and supplies prior to the start time and cleanup afterwards, teach and demonstrate related skills, provide scenarios and answer student’s questions, complete performance skill testing as required, submit any required paperwork to Continuing Education.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Description
Required Qualifications
-
Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
-
Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
-
Min. 2 years recent and relevant (2 years within the last 5 years) dental assisting experience in a dental office.
-
Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques-up to date with current dental assisting courses.
-
Recent experience in teaching dental assisting skills and/or a recent experience in a clinical environment.
-
Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills.
-
Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty.
-
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
About Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.