Instructor-Dental Aide-Continuing Education Contract (DENT-102 Infection Prevention & Control)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic invites applications for an Instructor-Dental Aide in Continuing Education on a contract basis at our Regina campus. You will lead lab sessions, prepare materials, assess student performance, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

Qualified dentists with Level II dental assisting and Saskatchewan license, plus teaching experience, are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
• Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
• Min. 2 years recent and relevant dental assisting experience in a dental office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques—up to date with current dental assisting courses.
• Recent experience in teaching dental assisting skills and/or a recent experience in a clinical environment.
• Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills.
• Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Check links and content prior to the start of the course, update resources as needed, communicate with students regularly, mark assignments, monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, manage and review exam submissions as required, finalize official grades.
• Create an outline for the lab day(s), submit packing list(s) to lab in a timely manner, prepare the room and supplies prior to the start time and cleanup afterwards, teach and demonstrate related skills, provide scenarios and answer student’s questions, complete performance testing as required, submit any required paperwork to Continuing Education.

Skills

Saskatchewan license

2+ years experience

Teaching dental skills

Adult education principles

Diversity awareness

Education

Level II Dental Assisting Program graduate

Job description

Instructor-Dental Aide-Continuing Education Contract (DENT-102 Infection Prevention & Control)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Competition Number ESC07237

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Posting Title Instructor-Dental Aide-Continuing Education Contract (DENT-102 Infection Prevention & Control)

Contract Start Date 01/04/2027

Contract End Date 04/27/2027

Contract Rate $60 per hour

Ongoing No

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Course Dates and Times Lab dates expected to be April 12-April 23, 2027 dates subject to change in discussion with the program and faculty

Supervisor ID Number 000237802

Posting Status Open

Date Posted 09/17/2026

Closing Date 09/28/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Check links and content prior to the start of the course, update resources as needed, communicate with students regularly, mark assignments, monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, manage and review exam submissions as required, finalize official grades.
• Create an outline for the lab day(s), submit packing list(s) to lab in a timely manner, prepare the room and supplies prior to the start time and cleanup afterwards, teach and demonstrate related skills, provide scenarios and answer student’s questions, complete performance testing as required, submit any required paperwork to Continuing Education.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Description

Required Qualifications

• - Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
• - Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
• - Min. 2 years recent and relevant (2 years within the last 5 years) dental assisting experience in a dental office.
• - Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques-up to date with current dental assisting courses.
• - Recent experience in teaching dental assisting skills and/or a recent experience in a clinical environment.
• - Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills.
• - Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty.
• - Demonstrates valuing diversity.

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