The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment as a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Precision Oral and Systemic Microbiome - Host Interactions. CRCs are among Canada’s most distinguished personnel awards. Further information about the CRC program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website ( https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx ) including eligibility criteria.

Candidate profile

The CRC Tier II will lead an innovative research program in the College of Dentistry. Evidence suggests that the oral microbiome may hold valuable information for better understanding influential factors in the origin, progression, and prevention of prevalent oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis, and oral cancers. The CRC will be expected to lead a research program that increases the understanding of alterations to the oral microbiome (spatial and temporal), the scope and scale of the host interactions, and the impact of environmental insults on the oral ecosystem. The ultimate goal is to exploit the oral microbiome to alleviate the impact of challenging oral conditions that affect so many people worldwide. A successful candidate is expected to lead a vibrant, externally funded research program that attracts graduate students and results in a strong record of research output.

Candidate Qualifications

Accomplished scientist or clinician-scientist with a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent and doctoral degree and postdoctoral training in a related field. Substantial track record in oral, dental and craniofacial research related to precision oral and systemic microbiome - host interactions, including success in national and international grant funding opportunities, and knowledge dissemination via publications in high impact journals. Commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations both within and beyond their organization to expand the scope and impact of health research. Strong leadership abilities to bolster the research environment in the college, including team initiatives, international collaborations, and HQP recruitment and undergraduate and graduate supervision. Tier II CRC are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., applicants must have been active researchers in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree may have their eligibility for a Tier II chair assessed through the CRC Program’s Tier II justification process ( https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx#s3 ) if they feel there are career breaks, such as maternity, parental, extended sick leave, or clinical training, that may affect their eligibility.

Application process

Interested candidates must submit the application materials detailed below to:

Dr. Walter Siqueira DDS MBA PhD FCAHS, Dean and Professor

College of Dentistry, 107 Wiggins Road

Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada

email: dentfacultysearch@usask.ca

Application requirements:

Cover letter Detailed curriculum vitae Three letters of reference Detailed 5-year research plan (max. 10 pages) One page teaching statement Statement detailing career interruptions which may have impacted research productivity, If applicable.

The successful candidate will be recruited as a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the College of Dentistry, and in special cases, may be appointed as a tenure-track Associate Professor. In the first year of their appointment, they will submit a nomination for a Tier II CRC position in an upcoming CRC competition and will receive support from the college and university to develop this nomination. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to complete a voluntary employment equity survey. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized for employment in Canada, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion that addresses the under representation of members of the four designated groups defined under the Employment Equity Act (women and gender equity seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; and persons with disabilities). As part of its participation in the CRC program, USask affirms the responsibility to advance equity, diversity and inclusion within the research ecosystem. As such, this position is restricted to individuals who self-identify as a member of one of the four designated groups. Recruitment will be guided by the CRC Program’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion targets and practices. USask relies on section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 to offer this preference in employment.

We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.

The University of Saskatchewan's standard salary bands for professorship positions range from $113,527 to $135,534 for Assistant Professors and $135,535 to $157,542 for Associate Professors, with the possibility of merit-based additions. However, at the College of Dentistry, it is common practice to offer new faculty members an initial salary above these standard bands.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which consists of a dental, health and extended vision care plan; a pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance and death benefits; an employee assistance program; a professional expense allowance; and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Review of applications will begin in May 2025; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is contingent upon the timeline for review and approval of the Tier II CRC proposal.

For questions related to this position or the selection process, please contact dentfacultysearch@usask.ca

Department: College of Dentistry

Posted Date: 3/14/2025

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments, and we are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.