Clinical Assistant/ Clinical Associate Professor - Prosthodontics

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This is a Term 12 position with an appointment length of 3 years, with the possibility of extension.

This position is in-person and is located in Edmonton, Alberta at the Dianne & Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.

The School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Discipline of Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics). The position has an anticipated start date of December 1, 2026.

Responsibilities during the academic year are primarily focused on clinical and didactic teaching at the undergraduate level. Research time may be allocated based on the candidate’s research interest and experience. Time may also be allocated to private practice / Professional (Clinical) Practice (if applicable).

Applicants will:

• Have graduated from an accredited DDS/DMD or equivalent program and have relevant postgraduate and clinical qualifications in the specialty of prosthodontics
• Be eligible for licensure with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA)
• Have a record of demonstrated teaching excellence and clinical skills in the area of prosthodontics
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Academic rank and salary will be based on the incumbent’s qualifications, experience, and achievements.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals are invited to submit their application package online, consisting of their curriculum vitae, a brief outline of their teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references addressed to:

Dr. Leigha Rock
Chair Mike Petryk School of Dentistry
University of Alberta

This competition will remain open until filled; however, review and selection of shortlisted candidates will begin October 30, 2026.

The position is located on an Alberta Health Services (AHS) site. Compliance with AHS Workplace Health & Safety policies are in effect.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.