Teaching Assistant DENT 245

McGill University; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a candidate for a teaching position in fixed prosthodontics. Responsibilities include mentoring students, evaluating assignments, and demonstrating procedures. Ideal candidates should have a DMD degree and experience with pre-clinical teaching. This position offers an hourly salary of $37.34 and runs from January 6, 2026, to June 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching fixed prosthodontics is an asset.
• Ability to mentor students in a simulated setting.
• Knowledge of alginate impressions and tooth preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning procedures for fixed prosthodontics.
• Evaluate student assignments and provide constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate proper technical steps when required.

Skills

Teaching simulation training

Evaluating assignments

Providing feedback

Education

DMD from a Faculty of Dentistry

Tools

Digital scanners

Job description

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Hiring Unit:
Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Course Title and Course Number:
DENT 245

Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
1 position: 60 hours

Position Summary:

Teaching and Mentorship involves:

• Teaching, facilitating and mentoring students in learning the basic procedures for fixed prosthodontics in a simulated setting.
• Evaluating students’ assignments and providing feedback.
• Demonstrating proper technical steps to individual students when required.
• Supervising examination sessions.

Duration:
Start date: January 6, 2026
End date: June 3, 2026

Qualifications:

• DMD from a Faculty of Dentistry.
• Experience with teaching simulation training for pre-clinical dental students in fixed prosthodontics is considered an asset for this position.

Knowledge and experience with teaching fixed prosthodontic simulation procedures:

• Alginate impressions
• Articulating models on semi adjustable articulator
• Wax-up on stone models
• Tooth preparation for crowns and bridges
• Temporary crown fabrication with PMMA and Composite
• Adjustments and cementation of crowns
• Knowledge on the use of digital scanners is an asset

Supervisor Information:

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Dr. Samer Abi Nader, Associate Dean UGDE

Compensation and Timing:

Hourly Salary: $37.34

Position Start Date: 2025-10-06

Position End Date: 2026-06-03

Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-23

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.