Assistant/associate Clinical Professor, Dentistry

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept

**Posted date** August 15, 2025

**Closing date** September 16, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

This position is in-person and is located in Edmonton, Alberta in the Oral Health Clinic at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. This posting may be used to fill two positions.

**Comprehensive Care Model Background**

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 inKaye 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. Additional faculty (full-time, part-time, generalist and specialist) and staff (clinical and administrative) support all 4 teams.

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.

Term of Appointment: Part-time, 0.6 FTE, Term contract for the period of late August to mid-July under the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Agreement. Academic rank and salary will be based on the applicant's credentials and experience.

**Duties**
- Provide clinical CC supervision, instruction, evaluation & mentorship to students in all years of the DDS program
- Demonstrate procedures and provide treatment when required
- Ensure students have a positive and supportive clinical learning environment
- Ensure the core values of comprehensive care are practiced in the Oral Health Clinic
- Perform formative daily clinic grading and provide feedback to students after each clinical session
- Provide feedback to the CC Director on individual student progress as required
- Support the CC Director in monitoring case assignment and the progress of DDS students within the Team
- Assist the CC Director to provide patient management and progress reports to students as required
- Provide feedback regarding student progress to the CC Director
- Consults with Specialists when required.
- Interacts with clinic support staff to ensure students are acting in a professional manner and following infection control protocols
- Ensures Electronic Health Records are managed properly and confidentiality is maintained

Academic rank and salary will be based on the incumbent’s qualifications, experience and achievements.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 16, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.