Position Information

Position Title

Instructor, Dental Clinical Sciences

Posting Number

F759P

Type of position

Probationary/Continuing

Department/Unit

Dental Clinical Sciences

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, is seeking applications for a full-time, career-stream General Dentist at the rank of Instructor.

In conjunction with other dental and dental hygiene clinical faculty, the successful candidate is expected to oversee the care of patients seen in one of four clinical ‘group practices’ in the undergraduate program and teach all aspects of clinical oral health care related to general practice. The group practice leader will collaborate with the Director of Group Practice, other group practice leaders, dental specialists, dental hygiene faculty and clinical staff. The position also involves administrative duties related to patient assignment and chart maintenance. Additional expectations for the position include the possibility of didactic and preclinical teaching, as well as participation in continuing education and extracurricular activities, including Faculty committees.

Candidates must have successfully completed their National Dental Examining Board of Canada examinations and be eligible for licensure by the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates who have substantial experience in general dental practice and managing a dental practice. A strong record of preclinical and clinical teaching experience would be an asset. One day per week of private practice privilege is integrated with this appointment; however, the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia does not offer academic licensure.

Start date for the position is July 01, 2026.

Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of the applicant’s dental practice philosophy and previous teaching experience, and a curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information of three referees. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Ferne Kraglund, Chair of the Search Committee atkraglund@dal.ca.

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading teaching and research universities with four professional faculties, a Faculty of Graduate Studies and a diverse complement of graduate programs. Inter-faculty collaborative and interactive research is encouraged, as is cooperation in teaching. Dalhousie University inspires students, faculty, staff, and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world. Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax is a vibrant capital city and is the business, academic, and medical centre for Canada’s east coast.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visitwww.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewedhere.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

03/20/2026

Close Date

04/19/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20469