Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor


Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry is seeking applications from Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences.

Responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate teaching, collaborative research, continuing education, Faculty committees, and administrative duties. Teaching and research collaboration with other Divisions, Departments, Faculties, and Universities is encouraged.

The successful candidate will have DDS and MD degrees, be eligible for dental licensure in Nova Scotia, and have successfully completed the National Dental Specialty Exam in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training and experience in the management of patients with facial trauma. The successful applicant will also have demonstrated experience in research, didactic and clinical teaching, and administration. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Private practice privilege is integrated with this appointment. Should this privilege not be exercised, the successful applicant will be further assigned academic duties.

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.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit: https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. Start date for the position is July 1, 2020.

Applicants should submit a letter of application (that includes a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and previous research experience), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 04/20/2020
Close Date: 05/19/2020
Open till filled: No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/3414

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of referees

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