Casual Part-Time Clinical Dental Assisting Instructors

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Casual Part-Time Clinical Dental Assisting Instructors at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, are invited to contribute to hands-on dental teaching at North Campus. The role is on-site and part-time, with teaching responsibilities focused on clinical instruction for students pursuing dental assisting.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate in Dental Assisting, are registered or eligible with CADA, and understand health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Dental Assisting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Must be registered with or eligible to be registered with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
• Compliance with Alberta Health Services (AHS) workplace Health & Safety policies.
• Clinical teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities during the academic year are primarily focused on clinical teaching.
• The School of Dentistry invites applications for Casual Part-Time Clinical Dental Assisting Instructors.

Skills

Clinical teaching experience

Education

Certificate in Dental Assisting

Job description

Casual Part-Time Clinical Dental Assisting Instructors

Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3028
• Posting Date 09/28/2026, 06:18 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)
• Category Type Excluded
• Position Type Non-Union Employee (NUE)
• College/Administrative Portfolio College of Health Sciences

About the Job

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The School of Dentistry has been educating students who wish to become oral health practitioners and championing the importance of oral health since 1917.

Responsibilities

The School of Dentistry invites applications for Casual Part-Time Clinical Dental Assisting Instructors.

The responsibilities during the academic year are primarily focused on clinical teaching.

Qualifications

• Applicants will have a Certificate in Dental Assisting from a recognized post-secondary institution. All applicants must be registered with or eligible to be registered with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
• As this position is located on an Alberta Health Services (AHS) site, compliance with AHS workplace Health & Safety policies are in effect.
• Clinical teaching experience is preferred.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

About University of Alberta

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

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.

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

The University of Alberta 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.