Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1635 Dental Technology)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is hiring a part-time Dental Assisting instructor for a course-based contract from September 2026 to June 2027. Responsibilities include updating course resources, communicating regularly with students, grading, and coordinating lab sessions.

Qualifications include a Level II Dental Assisting Program, Saskatchewan license, and teaching experience with adult learners. Experience in clinical or teaching settings is preferred, with emphasis on up-to-date

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in dental assisting is required.
• Ability to apply adult education principles to teach learners.
• Strong communication with students and ability to provide timely feedback.
• Value diversity and inclusivity in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Check links and content prior to course start; update resources as needed; communicate with students regularly; mark assignments; monitor progress; provide feedback; manage and review exam submissions; finalize grades.
• Create an outline for lab days; prepare room and supplies; teach and demonstrate skills; handle student questions; conduct skill testing; submit required paperwork to Continuing Education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adult education

Student communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Level II Dental Assisting Program

Current Saskatchewan Dental Assisting license

Job description

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

Competition Number ESC07233

Org Code/Description

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Posting Title

Posting Status Open

Contract Start Date 09/09/2026

Contract End Date 06/30/2027

Contract Rate $60 per hour

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Course Dates and Times

Total Contract Hours

Total Contract Hours Based on student enrollment

Supervisor ID Number 000237802

Date Posted 09/11/2026

Closing Date 09/21/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Course: September 7 - October 4, 2026
• Lab: October 4, 2026 inclusive 0800-1100
• Lab dates are subject to change. Additional dates to be determined in consultation with program, instructor and around student enrolment.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

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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