Dental Therapy Instructor

Job summary

The instructor is responsible for planning and delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in dental therapy while supervising learners in simulated and clinical settings. They will also develop curriculum materials and collaborate with community partners to ensure student success and workforce readiness.

Job details

Company Description Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a leading institution for applied learning, serving students on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learners study at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon, as well as through extensive distance education options. The institution offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs, along with apprenticeship training, to meet the needs of diverse economic and public service sectors. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is strongly engaged in applied research, collaborating with employers to support innovation while giving students opportunities to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Faculty members contribute directly to workforce readiness and community advancement through practice-focused teaching and research. Role Description The Dental Therapy Instructor is a full-time, on-site teaching role based in Canada at a Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus. This position involves planning and delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in dental therapy, ensuring that course content aligns with program outcomes and professional standards. The instructor will supervise and evaluate learners in clinical and simulated settings, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance. Responsibilities include developing and updating lesson plans, assessments, and learning materials, integrating current evidence-based dental practices and relevant regulations. The role also encompasses participation in program and curriculum development, collaboration with colleagues and community partners, and contribution to institutional initiatives that support student success and quality education. Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in dental therapy or dental hygiene, with current professional licensure or eligibility for licensure in the applicable Canadian jurisdiction. Experience in clinical practice, including preventive, restorative, and therapeutic dental procedures, as well as patient education and oral health promotion. Knowledge of current infection prevention and control standards, safety protocols, and professional ethics in dental care settings. Post-secondary teaching or clinical instruction experience, or a strong interest in and aptitude for adult education and competency-based teaching. Ability to design and deliver engaging lessons, labs, and clinical experiences, including development of assessments and learning resources. Strong communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to support learners from diverse backgrounds in a respectful and inclusive manner. Proficiency with educational technologies, digital learning platforms, and basic computer applications used in curriculum delivery and record keeping. Commitment to applied learning, continuous professional development, and collaboration with colleagues, community partners, and industry stakeholders. Relevant academic credentials, typically a diploma or degree in Dental Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, or a closely related field; an advanced degree in education or health sciences is an asset. Experience with curriculum development, applied research, or quality improvement projects in health or dental education is considered

What you’ll do

The instructor is responsible for planning and delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in dental therapy while supervising learners in simulated and clinical settings. They will also develop curriculum materials and collaborate with community partners to ensure student success and workforce readiness.

Requirements

Candidates must have expertise in dental therapy or hygiene with current professional licensure and experience in clinical practice. A diploma or degree in a related dental field is required, with post-secondary teaching experience or an aptitude for adult education.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental Therapy
• Dental Hygiene
• Clinical Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Patient Education
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Adult Education
• Competency-Based Teaching
• Educational Technology
• Oral Health Promotion
• Lesson Planning
• Student Assessment
• Mentoring
• Clinical Supervision
• Professional Ethics
• Applied Learning

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare