Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor - Periodontics

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of Schedule D of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

Location - This position is in-person in Edmonton, Alberta at the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy and Kaye Edmonton Clinic. 

Working for the University of Alberta School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Discipline of Periodontics.  The position has an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024. 

Responsibilities during the academic year are primarily focused on clinical and didactic teaching at the undergraduate program level.  Research time may be allocated based on the candidate’s research interest and experience. Time may also be allocated to private practice (if applicable).

Applicants will have:

• graduated from an accredited DDS/DMD or equivalent program and have relevant postgraduate and clinical qualifications in the specialty of periodontics;
• a record of demonstrated teaching excellence and clinical skills in the area of periodontics;
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Academic rank and salary will be based on the incumbent’s qualifications, experience, and achievements in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) agreement . This is a 3-year Term 12 ATS position. 

Application Instructions:

Interested individuals are invited to submit their application package online, consisting of a curriculum vitae, a brief outline of teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references addressed to:

Dr. Paul Major, DDS, MSc

Professor and Chair

School of Dentistry

University of Alberta

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.  Review and selection of shortlisted candidates will begin on April 1, 2024.

The position is located on an Alberta Health Services (AHS) site. Compliance with AHS Workplace Health & Safety policies is in effect.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. 

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.