Lecturer in Dentistry (DMD)-2

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Dentistry to join its Faculty of Dentistry. This full-time role focuses on clinical teaching, mentoring dental students, and enhancing the educational experience through innovative approaches. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty members and play a pivotal role in shaping a robust clinical curriculum. With a commitment to equity and diversity, this position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic learning environment while fostering the next generation of dental professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a DDS/DMD degree and be licensed (or eligible) with BCCOHP.
• At least three years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and oversight of DMD students in clinical settings.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop a patient-centered clinical curriculum.

Skills

Clinical Teaching

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD Degree

Job description

Academic

Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Lecturer in Dentistry (DMD)-2 Department Department of Oral Health Sciences | Faculty of Dentistry (Christopher Wyatt) Posting End Date June 30, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date Jun 30, 2028

$110,000 Annual Salary

The UBC, Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for two full-time faculty positions.
The appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer. The successful applicant will primarily provide instruction to and oversight of students within the DMD curriculum focusing on clinical teaching, patient treatment and student clinical practice management. They will support and mentor 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year dental students as they experience the bulk of their clinical education in the UBC Integrated General Practice (IGP) clinic and affiliated Community/Hospital clinical settings. This will be done in collaboration with the following individuals: Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean/Director of DMD Curriculum, and other DMD Module Coordinators.

The successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty members in the various educational divisions within the Faculty as a clinical instructor, clinical supervisor, and module coordinator. The candidate will help establish a strong patient-centered and evidence-based clinical curriculum for general practice that supports didactic and clinical skills taught in the discipline-specific modules.

In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to participate in the academic life and teach/supervise learners in the Faculty of Dentistry. They will be expected to be an innovative clinical teacher who will integrate technologies and new approaches to learning into our curriculum. The successful individual should possess exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work effectively and contribute within a team environment, and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Preference will be given to an individual with current and active experience in instructing, coaching and mentoring students in a clinical setting and those that operate from a solid understanding of patient care and dental practice.
Applicants must have a DDS/DMD degree and be licensed (or eligible) with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). Applicants should have at least three (3) years of clinical experience. Salary is subject to standards within the Faculty of Dentistry based on clinical teaching and oversight. Applications, including a letter of application, curriculum vitae and two letters of reference must be submitted online.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.