Part-Time Academic; DEHY Fundamentals of Clinical Dental Hygiene and DEHY Dental Hygiene Clinic

Casual teaching position in pre-clinic and clinic settings in the undergraduate Dental Hygiene programs as assigned by the Director.

For year 1 students, the DEHY 2831 Fundamentals of Clinical Dental Hygiene and DEHY 3001 Dental Hygiene Hygiene Clinic – Fall/Winter 2026-27 courses provide an introduction to the knowledge, concepts, and skills necessary to understand and practice clinical dental hygiene utilizing the process of dental hygiene care. This process of care involves five phases: assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

This competency-based course sets the expectation that the student will master specified didactic material from its companion course () Fundamentals of Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory) as well as pre-clinical and clinical competencies. In year 2, the clinical application of skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care. Students will use the dental hygiene process of care: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation during supervised patient care in a clinical setting.

This appointment will run August 24, 2026 – April 16, 2027.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Must possess a current practicing license as a registered dental hygienist in Nova Scotia. Must possess current CPR (BLS) certification. Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Must possess a Bachelor degree. Must have completed coursework or certificate in teaching methodology.

New applicants must submit the following documentation under the “Portfolio” tab:
1) copy of current NSRDHDTD license;
2) proof of current CPR (BLS) certification within the last year;
3) copy of authorization to administer local anesthesia;
4) proof of bachelor degree;
5) evidence of coursework or certificate in teaching methodology.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

Hiring will be in accordance with the CUPE collective agreement and those with precedence will be given priority.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.