Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry
Endodontics
Position No. 33464
Applications are invited for a Term Instructor I, II or Senior Instructor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry. The ideal candidate will have experience and ability in preclinical and clinical teaching and supervision of dentistry students; salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications and experience. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2023 or as soon thereafter as possible for a 1-year (renewable) term.
The College of Dentistry has invested in staff, equipment, and facilities at unprecedented levels in order to capitalize on new methods for educating students, residents, and practicing dentists. Primary responsibilities include didactic and pre-clinical instruction in the undergraduate program. Duties include development of curriculum in a lecture and pre-clinic format following the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry competencies. Duties will also involve service to the department, college, faculty and university including participation on committees as assigned.
The successful applicant must have a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent and must have completed a full-time university-based Endodontics specialty training program. Preference may be given to individuals who have a certificate of Endodontics specialty from an accredited postgraduate endodontics program. Demonstrated practice experience and a record in University teaching including course development, lecturing and coordination of laboratories by the time of hire is required. A Master’s or PhD degree would be an asset. Eligibility for licensure in the Province of Manitoba and to be either Board Certified in Canada (NDEB), see www.ndeb.ca or be a Fellow in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada see www.rcdc.ca would be an asset.
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Only complete applications will be considered. Applications must include the following: 1) Letter of application, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) a personal statement on their contributions to equity, diversity and including in your teaching, research, service and other experiences, 4) statement of career goals, and 5) certified copies of university graduation certificates. Electronic applications, with documents combined in one pdf file should be sent to the Search Committee Chair. Three letters of reference need to be sent directly from the referees to the Search Committee Chair.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba). Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
Completed application documents and informal enquiries should be directed to:
Dr. Vanessa Swain
Department Head – Restorative Dentistry
College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba
D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3E 0W2
c/o Email: kristjana.oliver@umanitoba.ca
Closing date for applications is: May 15, 2023, and will continue until position is filled.