Continuous Instructor, Denturist Technology Program

The Denturist Technology program offers a challenging opportunity for those individuals interested in providing direct patient care in oral health services. The program is designed to provide students with the theoretical, technical and clinical experiences required to assess, diagnose, design, fabricate and insert both complete and partial removable dentures.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and present learning outcomes and activities in a classroom, laboratory and clinical setting
- Facilitate the learning process by utilizing instructional strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery of course materials
- Manage instructional delivery and set the tone and climate for a safe and effective learning environment
- Provide patient treatment and appointment management as required
- Evaluate the learning process
- Provide early and on-going coaching and tutoring for students to maximize student success and retention
- Respond to student and/or patient issues
- Utilize appropriate educational technology for presentations, communications and program promotions
- Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students, patients and colleagues
- Actively participate in the strategies of NAIT’s Academic Model as identified by the institute
- Utilize regular student feedback to identify and implement instructional improvement
- Improve the quality of instruction through professional development activities
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- A diploma in Denturist Technology from a recognized post-secondary institute, equivalences such as Dental Technology may be considered
- Five years or more of recent relevant experience
- Registered with the College of Alberta Denturists or the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta

Desirable:

- Current certificate in both Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (HCP) including CPR training
- A related Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Leadership, Health Sciences or Science preferred

**Remuneration**:Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and will include a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Instructor).
- This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement_

**Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

**Accommodations