Lecturer in Dental Hygiene Program

Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time lecturer position is open at a leading university's Faculty of Dentistry in Vancouver for the Dental Hygiene Degree Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for innovative teaching and mentoring students, requiring a strong academic background and at least three years of related experience. The role also encourages applications from diverse candidates to foster inclusivity within the academic community.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of dental hygiene practice and teaching experience in a university setting.
• Local anesthesia certification and licensed with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Teach credit courses in the Dental Hygiene Degree Program (DHDP).
• Provide instruction and oversight to undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with DHDP Director and course coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D./EdD in Public Health, Dental Science, Education, Dental Hygiene

Job description

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]