#Professor, Dental Hygiene

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00207

Division

Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services

Department

Dental Hygiene

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

regular full-time

FTE

1.00

Pay Level

VIUFA F2: $71,141 - $114,001 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Starting Salary

Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement

Appointment Start Date

01-Aug-2026

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

26-Mar-2026

Closing Date

06-May-2026

Job Reference

2899

Duties:

Teach theory and practice courses, as well as skills clinics, in all years of the Dental Hygiene program. Prepare and deliver classes, design and grade student assignments and tests, facilitate student integration of theory and practice, evaluation of student progress in practice courses, and curriculum development. Faculty will also participate in program and faculty meetings, and liaise with faculty and staff.

May require travel to a variety of settings on Vancouver Island.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related discipline.

• Current practicing registration/license, including certification in local anesthetics, with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) or out-of-province equivalent registration and eligibility for licensure.

• Minimum five years of recent clinical practice as a registered dental hygienist.

• Current CPR - Basic Life Support certification.

• Provincial Instructor Diploma or Equivalent.

• Experience teaching adults (theory/lab/clinical/practice) in a post-secondary setting with the ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

• A combination of education and teaching experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and team skills.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.

• Demonstrated self-direction and initiative.

• Demonstrated creativity in teaching and assessment.

• Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology in an educational environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural teachings.

• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field.

• Familiarity with learning management systems in an educational setting.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.