"Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Restorative Dentistry"

Posting End Date: April 30, 2026

Position #33646

The Department of Restorative Dentistry invites applications for a full-time tenured or probationary (tenure-track) position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Exceptional candidates at any rank will be considered with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:
Responsibilities will include undergraduate didactic teaching, undergraduate preclinical/clinical instruction and supervision, involvement in service within the department, college and/or university and the community and/or profession, and participation in research activities.

The successful applicant at the Assistant Professor level must have a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent and experience teaching in undergraduate clinical general dentistry (operative and/or prosthodontics dentistry) is preferred. Experience teaching both didactically and clinically/pre-clinically in an undergraduate program, with a keen interest in research is desired. Demonstrated practice experience as well as a master’s or PhD degree by the time of hire would be an asset. A strong preference for candidates with interest and experience in digital dentistry, as well as demonstrated practice experience.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Responsibilities will include undergraduate didactic teaching, undergraduate preclinical/clinical instruction and supervision, involvement in service within the department, college and/or university and the community and/or profession, and participation in research activities.

In addition to the Assistant Professor qualifications the qualifications of an Associate Professor will include experience in teaching with masters-level research experience, mentorship and evidence of a successful dossier in research, including peer-reviewed publications and success in obtaining grant funding. A masters-level degree is the minimal requirement for Associate Professor, and a PhD would be a strong asset.

Applicants must be eligible to register for dental licensure with the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) in the Province of Manitoba. Preference given to candidates who are either Board Eligible in Canada or are a Fellow in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (see www.rcdc.ca).

An extramural practice privilege is available one day per week upon signing of a Private Practice Agreement.

Further information about the Department of Restorative Dentistry can be obtained from: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/restorative-dentistry

Only complete applications will be considered. Applications must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter including a statement of career goals
• Personal statement on your contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching, research, service and other experiences.
• Three letters of reference sent directly from the referees including one from the program director of their specialty program if a recent graduate (less than two years since graduating).
• Certified copies (if available) of university graduation certificates/transcripts
• Certified copy of your present licensing authority registration certificate and a letter of good standing from the licensing jurisdiction.

As a requirement for employment in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, all staff in a clinical setting are required to submit a criminal record check as well as the child abuse registry check at the time of hire.

The closing date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2026 and will remain open until the position is filled.