Competition Number ESC07231 Org Code/Description Dental Assisting Cont Ed- GPR-35467-DEPT Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Posting Title Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DENT-1633 Preventative Dentistry) Contract Start Date 09/09/2026 Contract End Date 06/30/2027 Contract Rate $60 per hour Ongoing No Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Course Dates and Times Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student 1 hr per student + 4 hrs lab + 2 hrs prep Total Contract Hours Based on student enrollment Supervisor ID Number 000237802 Supervisor Position Number Posting Status Open Date Posted 09/11/2026 Closing Date 09/21/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Course is a combination of online and in person lab at the Regina campus as follows:
Course=November 2 – December 12, 2026
Lab=December 12, 2026 1200-1600
Lab dates are subject to change. Additional dates to be determined in consultation with program and instructor and student enrolment.
Notes
Course runs based on student enrollment
Quick Link https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/65952
Job Duties
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
Job Duties
Check links and content prior to the start of the course, update resources as needed, communicate with students regularly, mark assignments, monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, manage and review exam submissions as required,
finalize official grades.
Create an outline for the lab days, submit packing list(s) to lab in a timely manner, prepare the room and supplies prior to the start time and cleanup afterwards, teach and demonstrate related skills, provide scenarios and answer student’s questions, complete performance skill testing as required, submit any required paperwork to Continuing Education.
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience
Description Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
- Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
- Min. 2 years recent and relevant (2 years within the last 5 years) dental assisting experience in a dental office.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current dental assisting principles and techniques-up to date with current dental assisting courses.
- Recent experience in teaching dental assisting skills and/or a recent experience in a clinical workplace.
- Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills.
- Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty.
- Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA Required Competencies
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