Prosthodontist

Dalhousie International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry seeks a full-time Prosthodontist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor on a probationary tenure-track or tenure-track—available as early as January 2027. The workload includes 60% teaching and service, 20% research, and 20% private practice, with adjustments if private practice is not pursued.

The candidate will engage in didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching, supervise undergraduate prosthodontic care, and contribute to graduate

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD required; master’s or PhD preferred and NDSE in prosthodontics.
• Must be eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia.
• Preference for teaching and clinical experience.
• Commitment to evidence-based patient care and advanced implant/prosthodontic work.

Responsibilities

• Didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching.
• Supervise undergraduate prosthodontic care.
• Provide prosthodontic input to the graduate programs in Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Lead collaborative research programs.
• Course assignments will be made by the Chair and may vary.

Skills

Teaching prosthodontics

Research leadership

Clinical prosthodontics

Education

DDS / DMD

Master's or PhD

NDSE in Prosthodontics

Tools

Digital imaging

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Job description

Position Details

Position Title Prosthodontist

Posting Number F822P

Type of position Tenure Stream

Department/Unit Dental Clinical Sciences

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

About The Opportunity

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time, probationary tenure-track or tenure-track Prosthodontist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Following the search process, the position is available to begin as early as January 2027, or at a mutually agreed-upon date.

Prosthodontics is a division in the Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, and the successful candidate will hold an appointment in the Department of Dental Clinical Sciences. The workload will include 60% teaching/course administration and service, 20% research and 20% private practice/service. If the candidate chooses not to engage in private practice, the workload allocation would be 80% teaching/course admin and 20% research.

• didactic, preclinical, and clinical teaching
• supervise undergraduate prosthodontic care
• provide prosthodontic input to the graduate programs in Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• lead collaborative research programs

Course assignment will be made by the Chair and may vary depending on the Faculty’s needs.

Candidates must possess a DDS / DMD and either a master’s degree or PhD. Candidates must have successfully completed the National Dental Specialty Examination ( NDSE ) in prosthodontics (or will successful complete the exam within 12 months of appointment) and be eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia. The provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia does not offer academic licensure. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and clinical experience.

The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to evidence-based patient care, and hold contemporary clinical competence in complex prosthodontic rehabilitation, including implant-supported and digitally planned or manufactured treatment.

Assets include successful private practice experience, fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada ( FRDC ), university-level teaching experience, demonstrated record of independent and collaborative research related to prosthodontics, and experience with digital acquisition, virtual treatment planning, computer-aided design and manufacturing, guided implant planning and workflows, additive manufacturing, and the critical evaluation of emerging dental technologies.

Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax is a vibrant capital city and is the business, academic, and medical centre for Canada’s east coast.

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading teaching and research universities with four professional faculties, a Faculty of Graduate Studies and a diverse complement of graduate programs. Inter-faculty collaborative and interactive research is encouraged, as is cooperation in teaching. Dalhousie University inspires students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world.

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

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

11/05/2026

Close Date

12/06/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22316