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The School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, is seeking applications for a 2-year limited term dental hygiene educator position at the rank of Instructor and at an FTE of 0.5, 10 months a year commencing, May 1, 2021, with the possibility of renewal. (Note: 10 month term includes May-June; and September to April. July and August are not included in the term).

Responsibilities will include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching in all aspects of the School of Dental Hygiene programs, and those aspects integrated with the Dentistry programs. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Nova Scotia with authorization to administer local anesthetic. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or be enrolled in a Master program with intent to complete within 2 years. The candidate must have completed at least one course or certificate in teaching methodology. Candidates with experience in didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching in a dental hygiene program are preferred. Education and/or experience in online distance education delivery models including course design, implementation, and evaluation are strongly preferred. A knowledge of dental software will be considered an asset. Demonstration of strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading teaching and research universities with four professional faculties, a Faculty of Graduate Studies and a diverse complement of graduate programs. Inter-faculty collaborative and interactive research is encouraged, as is cooperation in teaching. Dalhousie University inspires students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world. Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax is a vibrant capital city and is the business, academic, and medical centre for Canada’s east coast.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

To guarantee full consideration, applications must be submitted by February 28, 2021. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and achievements. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, and the names and contacts for three referees directly to: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5202​