Position openings: Part-time instructors
Help students get their clinical experiences.
We are looking for licensed dentists to work part-time at the Oral Health Clinic or one of our satellite clinics in McLennan, High Level and La Crete. Instructing in the satellite clinics is a rewarding experience where you will make a positive impact on students while providing much-needed treatment to the community. If you are passionate about sharing your skills and experience with our students, join us to shape the future of oral health care.
Description
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. The position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
Position type
Paid part-time clinical contract.
Hours
Hours vary. Satellite clinics are a two-week placement.
Closing date
Will remain open until filled.
Locations
Edmonton, McLennan, High Level, and La Crete.
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Mike Petryk School of Dentistry
Our mandate is to provide all students with excellent educational programming and appropriate facilities for their learning. In return, we provide the public with quality research and oral health care. We have over 500 employees and 2,300 students. We serve over 15,000 patients per year at seven permanent sites and at various mobile locations. The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry is proud to be part of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
Position duties
You will be part of a team responsible for providing meaningful and motivating learning experiences for our students that encourage discovery and citizenship.
You will:
- Supervise students performing clinic procedures on patients.
- Ensure the safety of patients and students by ensuring the quality of care and confidentiality of information is upheld.
- Provide expertise and advice on treatment options and modalities.
- Assess student performance in the following four categories: applied knowledge, delivery of procedures, management/professional demeanour and infection control.
- Mentor professional behaviour; interactions with patients, support staff, colleagues and students in the clinic.
- Demonstrate clinical procedures.
Qualifications
Applicants should be:
- Licensed and in good standing with their regulatory body
- Experienced in clinical practice
- Available part-time during business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
At the satellite clinics, you would participate in two-week rotations.
Instructor testimonials
"Retiring from full-time clinical teaching has given me the opportunity to be a preceptor at the satellite locations in High Level, La Crete and McLennan. It has been a wonderful experience. The clinics are well run, and the teams that support the clinics are amazing to work with. It is an excellent opportunity to mentor students one-on-one and watch their confidence and skill level improve. The program supports communities in need of dental care, and the patients are very grateful for the services provided. I would strongly encourage experienced clinicians to get involved and share your knowledge and expertise with our future dental professionals."
- Dr. Trudy AuCoin
“Just a note to say how much I love instructing at the satellite clinics, both High Level and La Crete. The clinic is beautifully equipped; the staff is first class, and the accommodations are excellent. You do have to do your own cooking, but the kitchen is fully equipped and the other folks in the residence are very helpful. The part of instructing that I love the most is the enthusiasm and energizing attitude of the students. I graduated in 1967, and I love to see the freshness and excitement the students bring to the clinic every day. So, if you want to share the excitement, take a rotation or two…. You won’t be disappointed.”
- Dr. Glenn R Baron
"As a satellite instructor since 1998, I can say that it has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my professional career. It has been my pleasure to interact with these young dentists and help provide them with real-world private practice experience. The students' genuine interest and spirit constantly renew my enthusiasm for the profession, and I look forward to my rotations every year."
- Dr. Wes Fournier
Frequently asked questions
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ has placements at seven clinics and has various mobile locations.
Oral Health Clinic
at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic
8th Floor, 11400 University Avenue
Edmonton, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, T6G 1Z1
High Level
Satellite Dental Clinic
c/o Northwest Health Centre
11202 - 100 Avenue
High Level, AB T0H 1Z0
McLennan
Satellite Dental Clinic
c/o Sacred Heart Community Health Centre
350 - 3 Avenue NW
McLennan, AB T0H 2L0
10408 95 St
Edmonton, AB T5H 2C1
Contract lengths vary by location.
Placements in Edmonton are from September to April. Each clinical teaching position available is for up to one day per week or two half-days per week.
Placements in Northern ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ are two-week commitments. Instructors selected for McLennan will do their full rotation there. Instructors for High Level and La Crete will do one week per location.
For the McLennan rotation, instructors will drive themselves there and back and will be reimbursed $0.50/km travelled. For the McLennan rotations only, instructors are welcome to drive home for the weekend if they wish to.
For the High Level and La Crete rotation, the U of A will provide a shuttle to transport instructors and students to and from High Level and La Crete. While in High Level and La Crete, staff will transport instructors in our U of A vehicle.
The U of A will provide instructor housing during the rotation.
In McLennan, instructors have a private suite which includes a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room.
In High Level and La Crete, instructors have a private bedroom and bathroom, with shared kitchen, living room and laundry room (shared with staff).
Clinics run between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; however, students can run late, so instructors could be in the clinic until 6 p.m. on occasion.
Instructors are there to supervise, guide, mentor, and instruct dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting students. Instructors may need to perform or finish procedures if or when a student needs assistance.
Instructors do not need a private practice license. They can purchase an education and research license at a rate of $100 per month through the College of Dental Surgeons of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (this is a special reduced rate for our satellite clinics only).
In the Northern ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ clinics, each instructor will supervise two dentistry students and two dental hygiene students.
This is a paid position.
For the Northern ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ clinics, instructors will be compensated for their time and travel costs, and will receive a meal per diem. Approximately $7,750 per rotation.
McLennan is known as the bird capital of Canada, visitors can enjoy walking trails, do some bird watching or fish for trout in Kimiwan Lake. Smoky River Regional Golf Course is just a short drive away and offers a scenic nine-hole course. .
High Level has an abundance of unspoiled nature and hosts many opportunities for spotting wildlife, including bison, bear, deer, wolves, coyotes, fox and many different species of birds. It is also home to the Fox Haven Golf and Country Club and the .
La Crete offers the stunning Tourangeau Lake Walking Trail that is accessible all year long, or visit the Mighty Peace River and Atlas Landing and enjoy the scenic views and beautiful sunsets. If you want something faster, check out Penner Speedway and cheer on your favourite driver race around the track. View tourism information.
Apply Now
Applicants should complete the expression of interest form with their availability to apply.
If you want to learn more about teaching at the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry, please join us for an information session where we will talk about the requirements and answer any questions you may have.
Questions?
Reach out to express your interest or ask questions to:
- Dr. Mike Nichol at mlnichol@ualberta.ca for the Oral Health Clinic
- Nikki McGill at nmcgill@ualberta.ca for the satellite clinics
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 endeavouring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.