Job Description

Faculty - Tenure Track, College of Dentistry

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The College of Dentistry invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the academic ranking of Assistant Professor. 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 internal and external funding to support their research program; and undertake relevant administrative activities.



Applicants must possess a DDS/DMD or equivalent degree and provide evidence of collaborative academic achievements. A strong preference will be given to candidates who possess a PhD or MSc degree with a solid emerging record of research and/or academic accomplishments. Critical attributes include effective classroom teaching skills with experience higher than 5 years.



Salary bands for this position are as follows: Assistant Professor: $107,323 to $128,131. 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.



Interested candidates must submit, via email, 1) a cover letter; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of reference 4) a detailed 5-year research plan, including research ambitions, potential outcomes and pitfalls, 5) an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement and 6) a teaching philosophy statement to:



Dr. Walter Siqueira DDS MBA PhD FCAHS

Dean and Professor

College of Dentistry, 107 Wiggins Road

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E5

Telephone: (306) 966-5121 Fax: (306) 966-5132 Email:

dentistrysearch@usask.ca

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2025.



The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. 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 to a student population of over 25,000.



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, Indigenous candidates (Metis, First Nation, Inuit) will be given priority.

Status:

Tenure Track

Employment Group:

USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.0

Posted Date:

5/22/2025

Closing Date:

5/30/2025


The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the

deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy

and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.