Assistant Professor of Teaching
Division of Geriatric Dentistry
Department of Oral Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
Posted on: December 12, 2025
Full Time: 1.0 FTE (5 days per week)
The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Hospital/Geriatric Dentistry faculty position in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at UBC. This tenure-stream Educational Leadership appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching, with consideration of a higher rank depending on qualifications. Applicants must have completed a General Practice Residency or equivalent Hospital Residency program or Graduate Program with a focus on Geriatrics. They must also be a licensed (or eligible) with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) as a dentist or dental specialist (completed training in a North American accredited program or completed a Canadian Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Program). Preference will be given to individuals whose contributions could enhance existing academic programs at the Faculty of Dentistry.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate teaching excellence in Geriatric Dentistry/Hospital Dentistry and willingness to support clinical supervision of learners at the university and affiliated community clinics. Graduate degrees, such as MSc, PhD degrees, or equivalent, are considered strong assets. Dental Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Anaesthesia, as well as general/hospital dentists with expertise in Geriatric Dentistry are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise clinical care focused on Geriatric Dentistry in the pre- and post-doctoral dentistry programs, including the General Practice Residency Program, and Graduate Specialty Programs. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate teaching proficiency in clinical settings involving frail and functionally dependent older adults both on and off-campus, including long-term care facility residents. A key component of this faculty appointment will involve development and delivery of a novel post graduate Clinical Fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry at UBC. The expected salary for this position is $173,600 per annum.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are given priority. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Send application with curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience and contact information for three references to:
Stephanie Shim
Assistant to the Department Heads
UBC Faculty of Dentistry
admin@dentistry.ubc.ca
Assistant Professor in Endodontics
Division of Endodontics
Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences
University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
Posted on: February 10, 2026
Full Time: 1.0 FTE (5 days per week)
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Dentistry is inviting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences (OBMS), within the Division of Endodontics.
The Faculty seeks an exceptional clinician-scientist in endodontics with a strong and recent record of scholarly achievement to lead and advance research initiatives in clinically relevant applied science. The applicant must hold a PhD or be currently enrolled in a PhD training program in a relevant field. Research interests may include integrated antibiofilm and advanced irrigation strategies in endodontics, stimuli-responsive hydrogels for endodontic applications, and clinical endodontic studies. Experience in research and development (R&D) and translational activities is desirable. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join or collaborate closely with members of the Faculty’s existing research themes.
The successful candidate will supervise research trainees at all levels, including undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students, and is expected to maintain a strong record of research productivity in the past five years in established journals. The candidate’s potential for obtaining external research funding will also be assessed.
Teaching responsibilities will include participation in both the undergraduate and graduate endodontic programs, encompassing didactic and clinical teaching, with an emphasis on scholarly teaching at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will play a key role in the ongoing development of the DMD Endodontics curriculum and in fostering integration with other programs across the Faculty. Priority will be given to candidates with recent experience in undergraduate endodontic clinical teaching and simulation laboratory instruction in North America.
Applicants must have completed postgraduate training in Endodontics and be licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). Evidence of effective teaching, an excellent research portfolio, commitment to specialty advancement, and capacity for collegial collaboration are essential. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise complements the Faculty’s current educational and research programs. The expected starting salary for this position is $170,000 per annum.
The appointee will hold a full-time faculty position at UBC, with salary and appointment status commensurate with qualifications and experience. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are given priority.
Applications, including a letter of interest addressing the requirements above, current curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references can be sent to admin@dentistry.ubc.ca.
Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics
Division of Prosthodontics
Department of Oral Health Sciences
University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
Posted on: February 10, 2026
Full Time: 1.0 FTE (5 days per week)
The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Prosthodontics faculty member in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at UBC. This tenure-stream appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with consideration of a higher rank depending on qualifications. Applicants must have completed postgraduate training in prosthodontics and must be licensed with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) as a dental specialist in Prosthodontics, or be eligible for specialty licensure (completed training in a North American accredited program or completed a Canadian Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Program).
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate research excellence in prosthodontics and willingness to contribute service to the University and community. Preference will be given to individuals whose program of research will contribute to improved oral health of British Columbians and will enhance existing research at UBC. Service to the university and the community is also an expectation.
The successful candidate will contribute extensively to teaching in the undergraduate DMD and BSc Dental Hygiene programs, and in the combined Diploma in Prosthodontics/MSc/PhD in Craniofacial Science graduate programs. Development of a robust research program and supervision of UBC graduate student research is also expected. He/she will build trust through an open, respectful and collegial approach and will be an eager collaborator who is able to work in a highly interactive and productive manner with faculty, staff and students across the Department, Faculty and the University.
The successful candidate will hold a full-time faculty appointment at UBC with salary, rank and appointment status commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected starting salary for this position is $170,000 per annum.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are given priority. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Send application with curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience and contact information for three references to admin@dentistry.ubc.ca.