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The School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, is seeking applications for a 2-year limited term dental hygiene educator position at the rank of Instructor and at anÌýFTEÌýof 0.5, 10 months a year commencing, May 1, 2021, with the possibility of renewal. (Note: 10 month term includes May-June; and September to April. July and August are not included in the term).

Responsibilities will include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching in all aspects of the School of Dental Hygiene programs, and those aspects integrated with the Dentistry programs. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Nova Scotia with authorization to administer local anesthetic. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or be enrolled in a Master program with intent to complete within 2 years. The candidate must have completed at least one course or certificate in teaching methodology. Candidates with experience in didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching in a dental hygiene program are preferred. Education and/or experience in online distance education delivery models including course design, implementation, and evaluation are strongly preferred. A knowledge of dental software will be considered an asset. Demonstration of strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ inspires students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visitÌý/hiringfordiversity

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To guarantee full consideration, applications must be submitted by February 28, 2021. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and achievements. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, and the names and contacts for three referees directly to:Ìý​