Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1634 Restorative Dentistry)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni; Regina; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is seeking an Instructor for Dental Assisting in Continuing Education. The role combines online and in-person lab sessions to deliver the course from Sept 7 to Oct 4, 2026, with labs on Oct 4 and prep times.

You will create lab outlines, supervise students, and provide timely feedback. Qualifications include Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program, current Saskatchewan license, and prior teaching or clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
• Experience teaching dental assisting skills or clinical environment preferred.
• Ability to apply adult education principles to learners.

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 and constructive feedback.
• Manage and review exam submissions and finalize official grades.
• Create lab day outlines and prepare rooms and supplies prior to start time.

Skills

Adult education

Teaching ability

Student feedback

Diversity awareness

Education

Level II Dental Assisting Program

Job description

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Details

Competition Number ESC07232 Org Code/Description Dental Assisting Cont Ed- GPR-35467-DEPT Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Posting Title Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1634 Restorative Dentistry) Contract Start Date 09/07/2026 Contract End Date 06/30/2027 Contract Rate $60 per hour Ongoing No Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Course Dates and Times Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student 1 hr per student + 8 hr lab + 2 hrs prep Total Contract Hours Based on student enrollment Supervisor ID Number 000237802 Supervisor Position Number Posting Status Open Date Posted 09/11/2026 Closing Date 09/21/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Course

Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows:

Course September 7 October 4, 2026

Lab October 4 0830-1700

Lab dates are subject to change. Additional dates to be determined in consultation with program and instructor and student enrolment.

Notes Course runs based on student enrollment

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

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 Required Competencies