Faculty Position
The College of Dentistry invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in dental public health.
The successful candidate will be required to deliver didactic, pre-clinical and clinical teaching; supervise student research projects; initiate, lead and participate in research activities; compete successfully for external funding to support this research program; and undertake relevant administrative activities including meetings and committee work.
The successful candidate will possess a DMD/DDS plus postgraduate training in dental public health (ACFD accredited or equivalent program) at the Masters or PhD level; an interest and ability to engage in scholarly activities as evidenced by established or developing research initiatives; a strong or emerging research program; and effective interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills enabling the individual to be an effective teacher, researcher and mentor.
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) and are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Saskatchewan licensing requirements: http://www.saskdentists.com/saskatchewan-licensing-requirements.html. Candidates who are graduates from non-accredited dental training programs must achieve National Dental Examining Board of Canada certification (http://www.ndeb.ca/) and/or pass the National Dental Specialty Examinations in Dental Public Health (http://www.rcdc.ca/home.cfm) to achieve tenure. All candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these processes. Additional information can be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: http://www.cicic.ca/professions/3113en.asp
We will also consider outstanding applicants for Limited Term and Visiting appointments.
The University of Saskatchewan offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; 3 letters of reference; any supporting documents, including samples of published work; and proof of education including notarized, translated (English) copies of undergraduate and graduate degrees to:
Janet Sklarchuk
Executive Assistant,
Office of the Dean
College of Dentistry,
105 Wiggins Road
University of
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan S7N 5E4
Telephone: (306) 966-5121
Fax:
(306) 966-5132
Email: janet.sklarchuk@usask.ca
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2013. Ideally the appointment would commence July 1, 2013 or as soon as a suitable candidate has been found. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further details, visit www.usask.ca/ and www.usask.ca/dentistry/
The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
