Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead

This position has an initial appointment of 6 months, with a strong possibility of extension.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry invites applications for a part-time (three days per week), non-tenure track faculty position in the DDS Program in the discipline of Comprehensive Care. The position has an anticipated start date of January 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical and didactic teaching at the undergraduate level. The initial assignment for this position will be as a Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead.  Internal applicants are welcome to apply.

Comprehensive Care Model Background

Four teams of undergraduate students under the supervision of faculty, provide comprehensive dental care for members of the public at the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry's Oral Health Clinic in Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Each team is led by an experienced general practitioner, the CC Director, and includes dental and dental hygiene students, a DDS Lead, a DH Lead, and a treatment coordinator. Additional faculty (full-time, part-time, generalist and specialist) and staff (clinical and administrative) support all 4 teams.

The Comprehensive Care (CC) DDS Lead has the role of clinical instructor and student mentor for Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) students within the CC Team. The lead is responsible for promoting student-focused learning and patient-centered care in the DDS Program at the University of Alberta, School of Dentistry.

• Provide clinical CC supervision, instruction, evaluation & mentorship to students in all years of the DDS program
• Demonstrate procedures and provide treatment when required
• Ensure students have a positive and supportive clinical learning environment
• Ensure the core values of comprehensive care are practiced in the Oral Health Clinic
• Perform formative daily clinic grading and provide feedback to students after each clinical session
• Provide feedback to the CC Director on individual student progress as required
  • Support the CC Director in monitoring case assignment and the progress of DDS students within the Team
  • Assist the CC Director to provide patient management and progress reports to students as required
  • Provide feedback regarding student progress to the CC Director
  • Consults with Specialists when required.
  • Interacts with clinic support staff to ensure students are acting in a professional manner and following infection control protocols
  • Ensures Electronic Health Records are managed properly and confidentiality is maintained

Applicants will have graduated from an accredited DDS / DMD or equivalent program and be eligible for licensure with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta.  At least five (5) years’ experience in practicing general clinical dentistry with a high degree of confidence in managing and demonstrating all aspects of general dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthodontics, is required.  Must possess effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting students new to the clinical environment. It is preferable that a CC DDS Lead continues practicing dentistry to maintain clinical skills.  

The successful applicant will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration and ongoing support of pre-clinical practices within our dynamic clinical setting. A core responsibility will involve the continuous calibration and alignment of pre-clinical methodologies with clinical application, ensuring a cohesive and effective educational and operational environment.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with digital technologies pertinent to modern clinical dentistry as well as a strong command of administrative digital platforms and tools, including but not limited to: Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.), Cally (internal academic scheduling/assessment/tracking tool), Canvas (Learning Management System), various internal data dashboards, axiUm (dental practice management software), and other relevant practice management and communication software. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive approach to technology integration and a commitment to fostering an environment where pre-clinical foundations are robustly supported by clinical practice.

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 containing a resume, a brief outline of their teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three references to the attention of the Search & Selection Committee.  

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.  Review and selection of shortlisted candidates will begin on November 1, 2026.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Z. Apel-zuzanna@ualberta.ca  

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.