Job Description

Competition Number

ESC06812

Org Code/Description

Dental Aide Program-39212-DEPT

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Posting Title

Instructor-Dental Aide-Continuing Education Contract (DENT-105 Dental Communication, Professionalism, & Ethics)

Contract Start Date

01/05/2026

Contract End Date

05/01/2026

Contract Rate

$60 per hour

Ongoing

No

Bargaining Unit

Faculty Association

Course Dates and Times

Lab dates expected to be April 13-April 24, 2026

Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student

Total Contract Hours

4 hrs per student + 4 hrs lab + 1 hr prep

Supervisor ID Number

000237802

Supervisor Position Number

Posting Status

Open

Date Posted

12/05/2025

Closing Date

12/17/2025

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Notes

Quick Link

https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/62731

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

Check links and content prior to the start of the course, update resources as needed, communicate with students regularly, mark assignments, monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, manage and review exam submissions as required, finalize official grades.



Create an outline for the lab day(s), submit packing list(s) to lab in a timely manner, prepare the room and supplies prior to the start time and cleanup afterwards, teach and demonstrate related skills, provide scenarios and answer student's questions, complete performance testing as required, submit any required paperwork to Continuing Education.



QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Description

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program. Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan. Min. 2 years recent and relevant (2 years within the last 5 years) dental assisting experience in a dental office. Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques-up to date with current dental assisting courses. Recent experience in teaching dental assisting skills and/or a recent experience in a clinical environment. Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills. Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA