Tenure Track Faculty Member, College of Dentistry

Tenure Track Faculty Member, College of Dentistry

The College of Dentistry invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Operative / Restorative Dentistry and Dental Materials at the academic ranking of Assistant Professor or Associate 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. Postdoctoral training is also considered an asset for the position. Desirable attributes include effective classroom teaching skills, mentoring abilities, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Salary bands for this position are as follows : Assistant Professor : $99,945 to $120,099; Associate Professor : $120,099 to $140,253; and Professor : $140,253 to $163,766. Independent of rank, a starting salary above the standard salary bands is usually common and possible in the College of Dentistry following Article 18.2.6.12 of the 2017-2023 USFA Collective Agreement (see : http : / / careers.usask.ca / agreements / usfa / usfa-18-ranks-and-salaries.php).

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, Dean

College of Dentistry, 107 Wiggins Road

Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2024.

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. 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 24,000.

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, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Status : Tenure Track

Employment Group : USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) : 1

Posted Date : 5 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : Until Filled

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 Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis 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.