Lecturer DHDP

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time lecturer for its Dental Hygiene Degree Program. This role involves teaching and mentoring undergraduate students while integrating innovative teaching methods into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field. With a commitment to equity and diversity, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an inclusive academic environment and shape the future of dental education. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in der Lehre und Praxis der Zahnmedizin.
• Zertifizierung als Dental Hygiene Practitioner mit lokaler Anästhesie.

Responsibilities

• Lehre von Kreditkursen im Dental Hygiene Programm.
• Zusammenarbeit mit dem Direktor und den Kurskoordinatoren.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Education

Masterabschluss in Public Health

Ph.D./EdD in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Lecturer DHDP

Department

Oral Biological and Medical Sciences | Faculty of Dentistry (Ya Shen)

Posting End Date

June 30, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2028

$50,000 Annual

Part-time Faculty Opportunities

Lecturer in Dental Hygiene Program

Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences

University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus

Start date: July 1st, 2025

Part-time: 0.5 FTE (2.5 days per week)

One (1) opening

Starting salary is $ 50,000 and may be negotiated based on experience and credentials.

The UBC Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for one (1) part-time lecturer position within the Dental Hygiene Degree Program (DHDP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. The appointment will be at the rank of lecturer.

The applicant will be responsible for teaching credit courses in the DHDP and providing instruction and oversight to undergraduate students in all learning environments. They will collaborate with the DHDP Director and DHDP course coordinators.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the academic life and teach learners in the Faculty of Dentistry. They will be an innovative teacher who will integrate technologies and new approaches to learning into the DHDP curriculum. The successful individual must have:

• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work effectively and contribute within a team environment, and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
• A Master’s degree or a Ph.D./EdD. in Public Health, Dental/Craniofacial Science, Education, Dental Hygiene, or related area;
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience in teaching oral epidemiology and biostatistics;
• At least 3 years of dental hygiene practice and teaching experience in a university setting.

The applicant must be a Dental Hygiene Practitioner with local anesthesia certification and licensed (or eligible) with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. Salary is subject to standards within the Faculty of Dentistry based on appointment status.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the time of posting or until the position has been filled with the review process beginning June 1, 2025.

Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference, can be sent to:

Assistant to the Department Heads

Faculty of Dentistry, UBC

[e-mail]

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UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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