Assistant Clinical Professor - Comprehensive Care

The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member for its DDS Program in Comprehensive Care, located in Edmonton, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical and didactic teaching of undergraduate DDS students and will serve as a Comprehensive Care DDS Lead. Key requirements include graduation from an accredited DDS/DMD program, eligibility for CDSA licensure, and at least five years of general clinical dentistry experience, with proficiency in digital technologies relevant to clinical dentistry and administrative platforms.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical and didactic teaching at the undergraduate level.
• The primary assignment for this position will be as a Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead (0.6 FTE) with additional duties to be assigned.
• Four teams of undergraduate students under the supervision of faculty, provide comprehensive dental care for members of the public at the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry's Oral Health Clinic in Kaye Edmonton Clinic.
• Each team is led by an experienced general practitioner, the CC Director, and includes dental and dental hygiene students, a DDS Lead, a DH Lead, and a treatment coordinator.
• The Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead has the role of clinical instructor and student mentor for Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) students within the CC Team. The lead is responsible for promoting student-focused learning and patient-centered care in the DDS Program at the University of Alberta, School of Dentistry.
• Must possess effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting students new to the clinical environment. It is preferable that a CC DDS Lead continues practicing dentistry to maintain clinical skills.
• Canvas (Learning Management System)
• axiUm (dental practice management software), and other relevant practice management and communication software.

• At least five (5) years’ experience in practicing general clinical dentistry with a high degree of confidence in managing and demonstrating all aspects of general dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthodontics, is required.
• Academic rank and salary will be based on the incumbent’s qualifications, experience and achievements.