Teaching Assistant DENT 246 Complete dentures, DENT 247 Partial dentures

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

Job summary

A prominent university in Canada is seeking a qualified individual for a teaching position in Dentistry focusing on complete and partial dentures. This role involves supporting students in laboratory sessions and conducting evaluations. Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD equivalent and be registered in a postgraduate Dentistry program. The position offers an hourly salary of $37.34.

Qualifications

• Hold a DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to perform techniques for complete and partial dentures.
• Knowledge of dental materials and their properties.
• Familiar with surveyors and articulators, setting denture teeth.
• Must be registered in the MSc or PhD program in Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Support demonstration during laboratory sessions.
• Evaluate students individually at each laboratory session.
• Assist in preparation and final student evaluations.

Job description

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Hiring Unit and Course Information

Hiring Unit: Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences
Course Title and Course Number: DENT 246 Complete dentures, DENT 247 Partial dentures

Estimated Number of Positions: 4
Total Hours of Work per Term: 65 hours

Position Summary

Teaching and Mentorship: In a course focused on complete removable dentures, support demonstration during laboratory sessions, support students during the laboratory sessions, evaluate students individually at each laboratory session as per the evaluation sheet provided, and assist in preparation and final student evaluations.

Position Details

Start date: 02-Jan-2026
End date: 02-Jun-2026

Qualifications

To hold a DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent. Be able to perform all techniques required to fabricate complete and partial dentures. Knowledge of dental materials, ability to describe their properties and demonstrate their use in the dental laboratory. Familiar with the use of surveyors and semi-adjustable articulators, and with setting denture teeth. Must be registered in the MSc or PhD program in the field of Dentistry.

Supervisor and Compensation

Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Dr Carolina B. Meloto
Hourly Salary: $37.34

Application Details

Position Start Date: 2025-10-06
Position End Date: 2026-06-02
Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-23

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