Part-time Clinical DDS Instructors

Help students get their clinical experiences.

We are looking for licensed dentists to work part-time at the Oral Health Clinic. Instructing in clinics is a rewarding experience where you will make a positive impact on students while providing much-needed treatment to the community. If you are passionate about sharing your skills and experience with our students, join us to shape the future of oral health care.

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Description

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. The position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Position type
Paid part-time clinical contract

Hours
Hours vary

Closing date
Will remain open until filled

Locations
North Campus in Edmonton

Position duties

You will be part of a team responsible for providing meaningful and motivating learning experiences for our students that encourage discovery and citizenship.

You will:

  • Supervise students performing clinic procedures on patients.
  • Ensure the safety of patients and students by ensuring the quality of care and confidentiality of information is upheld.
  • Provide expertise and advice on treatment options and modalities.
  • Assess student performance in the following four categories: applied knowledge, delivery of procedures, management/professional demeanour and infection control.
  • Mentor professional behaviour; interactions with patients, support staff, colleagues and students in the clinic.
  • Demonstrate clinical procedures.

Qualifications

Applicants should be:

  • Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian regulatory body
  • Experienced in clinical practice
  • Available part-time during business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Frequently asked questions

Where are the clinics located?

The 雅伎著 has placements at seven clinics and has various mobile locations.


Oral Health Clinic
at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic

8th Floor, 11400 University Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z1



10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 0B7



8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7

How long are the contracts?

Placements in Edmonton are from September to April. Each clinical teaching position available is for up to one day per week or two half-days per week.

What are the clinic hours?

Clinics run between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

What is the instructors role?

Instructors are there to supervise, guide, mentor, and instruct dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting students. Instructors may need to perform or finish procedures if or when a student needs assistance.

Is this a volunteer position, or will instructors be paid?

This is a paid position.

Apply Now

Applicants should complete the expression of interest form with their availability to apply.

Questions?

Reach out to express your interest or ask questions to Dr. Mike Nichol at mlnichol@ualberta.ca.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavouring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The 雅伎著 is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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