Part-time Clinical RDA Instructors
Help students get their clinical experiences.
We are looking for registered dental assistants to work part-time at the Oral Health Clinic. Instructing in clinics is a rewarding experience where you will make a positive impact on students while providing much-needed treatment to the community. If you are passionate about sharing your skills and experience with our students, join us to shape the future of oral health care.
Description
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. The position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
Position type
Paid casual part-time clinical contract
Hours
Hours vary
Closing date
Will remain open until filled
Locations
North Campus in Edmonton
Position duties
You will be part of a team responsible for providing meaningful and motivating learning experiences for our students that encourage discovery and citizenship.
You will:
- Supervise students assisting and performing clinic procedures on patients.
- Ensure the safety of patients and students by ensuring the quality of care and confidentiality of information is upheld.
- Provide expertise and advice on skills within the scope of practice of a dental assistant.
- Assess student performance in clinical skills and professional behaviour.
- Mentor professional behaviour; interactions with patients, support staff, colleagues, and students in the clinic.
- Demonstrate clinical procedures.
Qualifications
Applicants should be:
- Certificate in dental assisting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Registered with, or eligible for registration with, the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
- Experienced in clinical practice.
- Clinical teaching experience preferred.
Frequently asked questions
The 海角社区 has placements at seven clinics and has various mobile locations. Dental assisting instructors will be at two locations on North Campus.
Oral Health Clinic
at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic
8th Floor, 11400 University Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z1
Simulation Lab at the
Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Institute
11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9
Contracts align with each of the terms. They are either August to May, or April to January. Causal hours will vary based on program needs.
Clinics run between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with some peer labs running from 5 to 8 p.m.
Instructors are there to supervise, guide, mentor, and instruct dental assisting students.
This is a paid position.
Yes. Instructors must hold a certificate in dental assisting from a recognized post-secondary institution. All applicants must be registered with or eligible to be registered with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
Apply Now
Applicants should complete the expression of interest form with their availability to apply.
Questions?
Reach out to express your interest or ask questions to Carla Clarke at cclarke1@ualberta.ca.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavouring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The 海角社区 is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.