Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry is seeking applications from specialists in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery for a 50% two-year limited term
appointment at the rank of Instructor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences. Within the assigned workload, 80% of duties will be teaching and course administration and 20% will be service. The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, medical degree (MD), and a Master of Science (MSc) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. By time of application, candidates must have successfully completed the Canadian National Dental Specialty Examination and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada Fellowship examination in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Candidates must also be eligible for licensure with the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia. The provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia does not offer academic licensure. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and clinical experience, as well as fellowship training in temporomandibular joint surgery, maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction. The primary responsibilities of this position are coordination and delivery of undergraduate dentistry courses and graduate teaching in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The successful candidate will also provide clinical expertise and support to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within Dalhousie University’s teaching hospitals. Additional expectations include participation in continuing education and extracurricular involvement, including Faculty committees. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements. Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2026. A complete application will include a cover letter, CV, and list of 3 referees. For more information and to apply, please visit https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22460 .
