Instructor, Oral & Maxillofacial Sciences (0.5 FTE)

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry is seeking applications from specialists in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery for a 50% two-year limited term appointment at the rank of Instructor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences. Within the assigned workload, 80% of duties will be teaching and course administration and 20% will be service.

The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, medical degree (MD) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. By time of application, candidates must have successfully completed the Canadian National Dental Specialty Examination and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada Fellowship examination in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia. The provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia does not offer academic licensure. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and clinical experience, as well as fellowship training in temporomandibular joint surgery, maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction.

The primary responsibilities of this position are coordination and delivery of undergraduate dentistry courses and graduate teaching in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The successful candidate will also provide clinical expertise and support to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within Dalhousie University’s teaching hospitals. Additional expectations include participation in continuing education and extracurricular involvement, including Faculty committees. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements.

Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2026. A complete application will include a cover letter, CV, and list of 3 referees.

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.

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.

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 Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

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