The Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-stream Dentist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The position is within the division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. It will require preclinical and didactic teaching as part of the undergraduate dental program. The position will also involve some clinical teaching responsibilities and one day per week may be set aside for clinical private practice. Additional expectations include participation in research, continuing education and extracurricular involvement, including Faculty committees.

Candidates must have successfully completed their National Dental Examining Board of Canada examinations and be eligible for licensure by the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates who have substantial clinical experience and those who have some preclinical or clinical teaching experience. The faculty does not offer academic licensure. Development of a program of research is required; therefore candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in and will to do research, and must have research experience. Experience as an independent principal investigator, especially in research related to radiology, is an asset. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements.

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading teaching and research universities with four professional faculties, a Faculty of Graduate Studies and a diverse complement of graduate programs. Inter-faculty collaborative and interactive research is encouraged, as is cooperation in teaching. Dalhousie University inspires students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world.

Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax is a vibrant capital city and is the business, academic, and medical centre for Canada’s east coast.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Applicants should submit a letter of application (that includes a statement of the applicant’s dental practice philosophy and previous teaching experience), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees.

Review of Applications will begin August 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.