Job detail
Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DNTL-1602 Gingival Retraction)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan
Salary
CA$60 - CA$60 / HOUR
Quick overview
Check links 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 skill documentation submissions. Finalize official grades
Requirements summary
- Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting Program.
- Current License to practice Dental Assisting in Saskatchewan.
- Successful completion of Gingival Retraction Cord Module.
- Min.
- 2 years recent and relevant dental assisting experience.
- Knowledge of gingival retraction cord principles and techniques.
- Experience in teaching gingival retraction cord skills or clinical practice.
- Ability to apply adult education principles.
- Strong computer skills.
- Preference for current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty
Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting ProgramComputer SkillsAdult EducationClinical SkillsDental AssistingGingival Retraction
Job description
- Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DNTL-1602 Gingival Retraction) Job Content (SDF) Details Job Details Competition Number ESC07146 Org Code/Description Dental Assisting Cont Ed- GPR-35467-DEPT Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Posting Title Instructor - Dental Assisting - Continuing Education Contract (DNTL-1602 Gingival Retraction) Contract Start Date 09/28/2026 Contract End Date 05/31/2027 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 + 1 hr prep Total Contract Hours Based on student enrollment Supervisor ID Number 000237802 Supervisor Position Number Posting Status Open Date Posted 05/29/2026 Closing Date 06/10/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Please indicated which course(s) you are interested in. Course is entirely online and will run in three sections as follows: September 28 – October 30, 2026 February 1 – March 6, 2027 May 1 – May 31, 2027 Notes Course runs based on student enrollment Quick Link https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/64719 Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) Job Duties Job Duties Check links 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 skill documentation submissions as required, finalize official grades. 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.
- Successful completion of Gingival Retraction Cord Module.
- Min. 2 years recent and relevant (2 years within the last 5 years) dental assisting experience in a dental office.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current gingival retraction cord principles and techniques.
- Recent experience in teaching gingival retraction cord skills and/or a recent experience of performing skills in a clinical environment.
- Ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required knowledge and skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Preference will be given to current Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty.
- Demonstrates valuing diversity. Desired QSA
Required Competencies
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