Part-Time Academic (DEHY 2831: Fundamentals of Clinical DH, DEHY 2829: Radiology, DEHY 3001: DH Clinic) - Fall/Winter 2026-27 at Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (DEHY 2831: Fundamentals of Clinical DH, DEHY 2829: Radiology, DEHY 3001: DH Clinic) - Fall/Winter 2026-27

Posting Number

PTAP3490P

Department/Unit

Dental Hygiene

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Casual teaching position(s) in pre-clinical, clinical, and external rotation settings in the undergraduate Dental Hygiene program, as assigned by the Director. This appointment will run August 24, 2026 – April 16, 2027.

Year 1 DEHY 2831 Fundamentals of Clinical Dental Hygiene provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and concepts necessary to understand clinical dental hygiene using the process of dental hygiene process of care; and application of materials from companion didactic course DEHY 2812 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Theory.

Year 1 DEHY 2829 Radiology includes technical and theoretical aspects of dental radiology, hazards and safe use of radiation, as well as interpretation of radiographic images for dental hygiene care.

Year 2 DEHY 3001 Dental Hygiene Clinic is the application of skills, knowledge, and attitudes to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care. Students gain experience with supervision in the school clinical setting and by attending internal and external rotations.

Applicants may apply for one, multiple, or all available courses. Please clearly indicate in your application which course(s) you are applying to teach.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Must have:

• a current practicing license as a registered dental hygienist in Nova Scotia.
• current CPR (BLS) certification.
• a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience as a registered dental hygienist.
• a Bachelor degree
• completed coursework/certificate in teaching methodology

New applicants must submit the following under the “Portfolio” tab:

• copy of current NSRDHDTD license
• proof of current CPR (BLS) certification within the last year
• copy of authorization to administer local anesthesia
• proof of Bachelor degree
• evidence of coursework/certificate in teaching methodology

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

August 2026 - April 2027

Open Date

07/23/2026

Close Date

08/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21735