Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1635 Dental Technology)

Job summary

The instructor will manage course content, monitor student progress, and provide feedback for the Dental Technology course. Responsibilities include teaching and demonstrating clinical skills in a lab setting and finalizing official grades.

Job details

Job Content (SDF) Details Job Details Competition Number ESC07233 Org Code/Description Dental Assisting Cont Ed- GPR-35467-DEPT Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Posting Title Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1635 Dental Technology) Contract Start Date 09/09/2026 Contract End Date 06/30/2027 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 hr lab + 2 hrs prep Total Contract Hours Based on student enrollment Supervisor ID Number 000237802 Supervisor Position Number Posting Status Open Date Posted 09/11/2026 Closing Date 09/21/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows: Course=September 7 – October 4, 2026 Lab=October 4, 2026 inclusive 0800-1100 Lab dates are subject to change. Additional dates to be determined in consultation with program, instructor and around student enrolment. Notes Course runs based on student enrollment Quick Link https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/65955 Job Duties Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 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 Required Competencies Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents

What you’ll do

The instructor will manage course content, monitor student progress, and provide feedback for the Dental Technology course. Responsibilities include teaching and demonstrating clinical skills in a lab setting and finalizing official grades.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program with a current Saskatchewan license. A minimum of 2 years of recent dental assisting experience and knowledge of adult education principles are required.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• cleanup · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental Assisting
• Adult Education
• Clinical Instruction
• Curriculum Management
• Student Assessment
• Lab Preparation
• Dental Technology
• Performance Skill Testing

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare