Instructor, Dental Assisting Program

Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17495 Posting Title Instructor, Dental Assisting Program Classification Instructor Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Other Location(s) Building Other Building Date Posted 08/19/2026 Closing Date 08/27/2026 JIQ # Start Date 08/19/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Part Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year), 7.25 hours per day Salary Range As per academic salary grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 100 assigned days 0.5 FTE Posting Status Reposted Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. Job Duties Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA) Job Duties Through lectures, seminars, and/or labs, provide didactic and clinical instruction and assessment of performance in the Dental Assisting program. Supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles, procedures and techniques and the principles of adult education. Develop and maintain course curriculum. Conduct various aspects of program administration as required. Provide dental assisting services as required. Provide instructional support to Dental Hygiene Program when required. Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) Graduate of a Dental Assisting Program. Eligible for registration and licensure as a dental assistant in Saskatchewan. Related baccalaureate degree (or be working toward completion of a related degree). Training in educational theory and methodology. Minimum of two years recent and relevant dental assisting experience in a dental office utilizing current dental assisting principles, procedures and techniques. Effective communication skills. Effective instructional ability. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrated valuing diversity. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology. Desired QSA Required Competencies Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this position? Saskatchewan Polytechnic Careers Site Newspaper LinkedIn Workopolis SaskJobs.ca Social Media Personal Referral Other If you answered 'Other' above, please specify source here: (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents List of Reference Contacts

Provide didactic and clinical instruction, assessment, and supervision for students in the Dental Assisting program. Develop course curriculum and perform program administration and dental assisting services as required.

Must be a graduate of a Dental Assisting Program, eligible for licensure in Saskatchewan, and possess at least two years of recent relevant experience. A related baccalaureate degree or training in educational theory is required or preferred.

• TeamworkPreferred

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• Clinical Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Adult Education
• Dental Assisting Principles
• Student Assessment
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• MS Office Suite
• Instructional Ability
• Teamwork

• Education
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level