Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1633 Preventative Dentistry)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Regina; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus invites applications for a part-time teaching role in the Dental Assisting program. The course combines online and in-person lab components, with a start date of 09/09/2026 and a completion date of 06/30/2027.

The position carries an hourly rate of $60 and requires coordination with program staff and instructors. The appointed instructor will prepare materials, supervise lab sessions, and assess student performance, ensuring alignment with program standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
• Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
• Min. 2 years recent dental assisting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Check links and content prior to the start of the course and update resources as needed.
• Communicate with students regularly and mark assignments.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Manage and review exam submissions and finalize official grades.
• Create an outline for lab days and prepare room and supplies.
• Teach and demonstrate related skills and answer student questions.
• Submit required paperwork to Continuing Education.

Skills

Dental assisting

Adult education

Classroom instruction

Student feedback

Education

Level II Dental Assisting Program

Job description

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To ensure consideration, applications must be RECEIVED no later than 23:59 pm on the closing date. Please note only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows:
Course=November 2 - December 12, 2026
Lab=December 12, 2026 1200-1600
Lab dates are subject to change. Additional dates to be determined in consultation with program and instructor and student enrolment.

Competition Number

Competition Number ESC07231

Org Code/Description

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Posting Title

Contract Start Date

Contract Start Date 09/09/2026

Contract End Date

Contract End Date 06/30/2027

Contract Rate

Contract Rate $60 per hour

Ongoing

Ongoing No

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Course Dates and Times

Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student 1 hr per student + 4 hrs lab + 2 hrs prep

Total Contract Hours

Total Contract Hours Based on student enrollment

Supervisor ID Number 000237802

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Date Posted

Date Posted 09/11/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/21/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows:
Course=November 2 – December 12, 2026
Lab=December 12, 2026 1200-1600
Lab dates are subject to change. Additional dates to be determined in consultation with program and instructor and student enrolment.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

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 days, 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 skill 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.

Desired QSA

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