Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry

University of Manitoba

Job Description :
Department of Preventive Dental Science
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Dentistry
Position #31361

Responsibilities :
The Department of Preventive Dental Science invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenured position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank in the division of Pediatric Dentistry, commencing July 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Qualified candidates at any rank will be considered with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below:
Qualifications :
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:
The ideal applicant for this position at the rank of Assistant Professor will have experience teaching both clinically and didactically in an undergraduate program, with a keen interest in research, and administration, as well as a desire to be involved with teaching at the post-graduate level.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
The rank of Associate Professor the applicant will have experience in teaching at the graduate level, masters-level research experience, mentorship and evidence of a successful dossier in research, including peer-reviewed publications and success in obtaining grant funding. A masters-level degree is the minimal requirement for Associate Professor and a PhD would be a strong asset.

Major responsibilities, depending on the Divisional needs, may include didactic, pre-clinical and clinical Pediatric Dentistry teaching in the undergraduate programs (Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and the International Dental Degree Program (IDDP)), the Pediatric Dentistry specialty graduate program, and the International Dental Specialist Fellowship Program for Pediatric Dentistry (when offered). Research, and participation in community service programs in Pediatric Dentistry is required. Clinical patient care, emergency services and operating room services may also be required. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The appointee must have completed a university-based Pediatric Dentistry specialty training program with at least 5 years of clinical experience as a specialist Pediatric Dentist. Teaching experience in Pediatric Dentistry is required. Successful completion of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) / Canadian National Dental Specialty Exam (NDSE) examination in Pediatric Dentistry at the time of hire is required. Extramural practice privilege is available 1 day per week upon signing of a Practice Agreement. Candidates must satisfy the dental specialty privileges with the Manitoba Healthcare Providers Network in order to secure hospital privileges with Shared Health and must be eligible for licensure with the Manitoba Dental Association as a specialist Pediatric Dentist at the time of hire (Licensing Bylaw No. 17-10.)
www.manitobadentist.ca

To enhance our department, we particularly invite applications from those who will increase and support our diversity, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, underrepresented groups such as 2SLGBTQIA+, and those committed to an inclusive environment.

The Mission of the University and College includes a commitment to Scholarship, Teaching, Research and Service. www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry The University of Manitoba's College of Dentistry offers a four-year dental degree, a two-year international dental degree completion program, three-year dental hygiene diploma and six graduate programs. It has a significant research profile, and a variety of community service activities that has made this institution among the most respected in Canada.

The Department currently has five full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and approximately twenty part time clinical teachers and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/preventive-dental-science
Additional Information :
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM's impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba's (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places - its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies - inspire.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Only complete applications will be considered. Applications must include the following: Curriculum Vitae, statement of career goals, EDI statement, three letters of reference sent directly from the referees, certified copies of university graduation certificates, a certified copy of the applicant's present licensing authority registration certificate and a Letter of Good Standing from the licensing jurisdiction. Applicants who have not graduated from accredited dental and specialty training programs in Canada are required to submit, at their own expense, independent verification of their university-based graduate credentials and transcripts, which may be obtained from: http://www.wes.org/ca/ or http://www.wes.org/ca/educators/evaluation.asp.

Please send completed applications to the attention of:
Dr. William Wiltshire
Department Head & Program Director
Preventive Dental Science
collegeofdentistry@umanitoba.ca

As a requirement for employment in the College of Dentistry, all staff in a clinical setting are required to submit a Criminal Record Check as well as the Child Abuse Registry check at the time of hire.

The closing date for receipt of applications is May 16, 2025.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process

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