Tenure Track Faculty Member, Pediatric Dentistry

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package with aP

Professional expense allowance

Start-up funds for research

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pediatric Dentistry. The role emphasizes teaching across didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical settings, supervising student research, and leading innovative research programs with funding potential.

Applicants must hold a DDS/DMD with Pediatric Dentistry specialty training; a PhD or MSc is desirable. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and start-up funds to support research

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree or equivalent with specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Strong preference for PhD or MSc with emerging research record.
• Research expertise in oral microbiology/oral biology preferred; postdoctoral training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching.
• Supervise student research projects.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in innovative research programs.
• Seek internal and external funding and perform relevant administration.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Research experience

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Pediatric Dentistry specialty training

PhD or MSc (preferred)

Job description

Tenure Track Faculty Member, Pediatric Dentistry

The College of Dentistry invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant Professor in Pediatric Dentistry. Responsibilities include delivering didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching, supervising student research projects; initiating, leading, and participating in innovative research programs; competing successfully for internal and external funding; and undertaking relevant administrative activities.

Applicants must have a DDS or DMD (or equivalent) degree and specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry. A strong preference will be given to candidates who hold a PhD or MSc degree with a solid emerging record of research and/or academic accomplishments. Research expertise in oral microbiology and oral biology is preferred for this position. Postdoctoral training is also considered an asset. Desirable attributes include effective classroom teaching skills, strong mentoring abilities, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Salary information for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows: Assistant Professor: $110,489 to $131,909.Independent of rank, a starting salary above the standard salary bands is usually common and possible in the College of Dentistry.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

This tenure-track position is supported by start-up funds designed to enable early success in research and scholarship. Start-up support may include resources for establishing research infrastructure, initiating pilot studies, and advancing scholarly activities aligned with the College’s strategic research priorities. The level and structure of start-up funding will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, research program, and anticipated funding trajectory.

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 1/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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