Instructor, Dental Assisting Program

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni; Regina; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is seeking a part-time Instructor for the Dental Assisting program. The instructor will deliver lectures, seminars, and labs, assess student performance, and supervise students in clinical settings at the Regina campus.

Requirements include graduation from a Dental Assisting program, eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, and experience in education and dental practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Dental Assisting Program.
• Related baccalaureate degree (or working toward one).
• Training in educational theory and methodology.
• Minimum of two years recent dental assisting experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective instructional ability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated valuing of diversity.
• Teamwork in a changing environment.
• Competence in using MS Office and adapting to new technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction and assessment in the Dental Assisting program.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings.
• Maintain current knowledge of dental assisting principles and adult education.
• Develop and update course curriculum.
• Conduct program administration tasks as needed.
• Provide dental assisting services when required.
• Support the Dental Hygiene program when needed.

Skills

Communication

Instructional ability

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Adaptability to technology

Education

Dental Assisting Diploma

Related bachelor’s degree

Educational theory training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Internet & Email

Job description

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number P17495 Posting Title Instructor, Dental Assisting Program Classification Instructor Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Other Location(s) Building Other Building Date Posted 08/19/2026 Closing Date 08/27/2026 JIQ # Start Date 08/19/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Part Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year), 7.25 hours per day Salary Range As per academic salary grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 100 assigned days 0.5 FTE

Posting Status Reposted 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

• Through lectures, seminars, and/or labs, provide didactic and clinical instruction and assessment of performance in the Dental Assisting program.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles, procedures and techniques and the principles of adult education.
• Develop and maintain course curriculum.
• Conduct various aspects of program administration as required.
• Provide dental assisting services as required.
• Provide instructional support to Dental Hygiene Program when required.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience

Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Graduate of a Dental Assisting Program.
• Eligible for registration and licensure as a dental assistant in Saskatchewan.
• Related baccalaureate degree (or be working toward completion of a related degree).
• Training in educational theory and methodology.
• Minimum of two years recent and relevant dental assisting experience in a dental office utilizing current dental assisting principles, procedures and techniques.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective instructional ability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated valuing diversity.
• Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

Desired QSA Required Competencies

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of Reference Contacts