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Position description
The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University is a dynamic faculty with a strong record of national and international leadership in the advancement of dental education, research and the profession. We are inviting applications for a part-time Ranked Contract Academic Staff Position at the level of Faculty Lecturer in the field of General Dentistry starting in the academic year 2026-2027. This is a ranked appointment as a member of the Contract Academic Staff and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be clinical supervision and clinical teaching in the field of oral diagnosis, preventive dentistry & periodontics, oral radiology but can be extended to comprehensive care. Community-oriented responsibilities will also be expected, commensurate with the importance the Faculty places on these areas.
We seek to recruit well-rounded, enthusiastic individuals who champion Faculty vision, mission and shared values. Candidates must be committed to showing leadership in the areas of interest.
Job Duties
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Provide clinical training/teaching to undergraduate students.
- Supervise students during clinical procedures while ensuring patient well-being and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
- Evaluate students and contribute to their professional development.
- Perform all professional dental duties in accordance with current standards of practice.
- Collaborate with faculty members and clinical training coordinators to ensure consistency in student supervision and the integration of evidence-based practice into professional care.
- Participate in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e. teaching and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
Qualifications
Applicants must have a D.M.D. or D.D.S. or equivalent from an accredited school. Applicants must be licensed or be eligible to be licensed by the Ordre des dentistes du Quebec. In accordance with career stage, candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent clinical practice and high-quality teaching, inclusive pedagogy, and supervision of a diverse student body. Applicants who share our values and commitment to excellence in education, community service and research are encouraged to apply.
Faculty/Department/Unit Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences
Application deadline
30 October, 2026
Required Documents
The following supporting documents are required:
- A cover letter
- The proof of DMD or DDS degree from a recognized accredited school
- curriculum vitae
- statement of teaching (for example, teaching statement, course materials)
- Provide evidence on teaching and educational skills and equivalent expertise in the field of interest.
- the names and contact information of three references from the previous institutions/organizations that they work in and a letter of the Dean of the Faculty that they have graduated from.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
