Temporary Instructor, Dental Hygiene Program at NAIT

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before December 23, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

As part of NAIT’s mission to be the most relevant and responsive post-secondary institute in Canada, the School of Health and Life Sciences aims to drive the evolution of health care education in Alberta. A great program needs great instructors and the NAIT new Dental Hygiene program, within the School of Health and Life Sciences, requires a full-time instructor to deliver curriculum in lecture and lab learning. Instructors are responsible for assisting in the effective operation and development of the program including holistic student engagement, course development and continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate must have an excellent working knowledge of dental hygiene and exhibit strong interpersonal and patient care skills, adapt easily to change and espouse continuous quality improvement with a strong focus on student success and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student instruction and evaluation for lectures and labs
• Regularly solicit feedback on instruction from students and colleagues and use the results to improve instructional delivery
• Student support activities
• Curriculum development for courses to include lecture and lab content, assessments, rubrics and other learning activities, as well as curriculum updates to reflect the current competency profile and industry standards
• Prospective student recruitment
• Work-integrated learning student supervision
• Maintain professional and ethical relations with students, colleagues, and industry partners
• Some evening and/or weekend hours for lab instruction and other educational events may be required in certain semesters
• Participation in continuing education including regular industry updates
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists is required
• A degree or diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized post-secondary institute is required
• Experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Experience working with MS Office products and willing to learn other software and learning management tools
• Experience in delivery of adult education and/or curriculum design
• Experience with course set up and delivery using a learning management system is considered an asset
• Immunizations’ status and police information checks, as required by the program, may be requested

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: Will commensurate with education and experience, plus 18.5% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay.

Instructor salary grid $65,218.00 - $113,452.00 annually. However, starting salary for new hires averages between $78,998.00 - $85,889.00 annually based on education and experience with room for negotiations. (Classification – Instructor).

This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at [email protected].

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